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overarching

[oh-ver-ahr-ching] / ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋ /


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Another overarching question for the AI trade is what stands in the way of future productivity?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

What is your overarching goal for these shows?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The Pentagon said in its national defense strategy issued in January that its overarching goal was to establish “strategic stability” in the Indo-Pacific region and de-escalate tensions with the Chinese military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The company's overarching question to the jury has been whether Kaley's mental health problems were clearly caused by her social media use, while making the case that many other factors were to blame.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It was as if a great, overarching wave had been frozen by one touch of the World Spirit’s finger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver



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