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overlap

[oh-ver-lap, oh-ver-lap] / ˌoʊ vərˈlæp, ˈoʊ vərˌlæp /


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This overlap suggests that similar biological processes may contribute to traits seen across both conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

A significant subset of them are formulaic in style—expository, structured, smooth, coherent and impersonal, traits that overlap with AI-generated prose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is especially important in areas where species overlap, such as open sandy regions of the lake where there are no clear physical boundaries separating habitats.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

While most clubs have a player welfare system in place, there are no set standards for what the role should involve and there is often overlap with the work of agents and intermediaries.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

What’s more, the overlap of notes belonging to closely related keys made moving from one key to another easy.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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