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overarching

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


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What is your overarching goal for these shows?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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 can be a nice overarching tool that can allow you to kind of simplify your bill-paying,” Schulz said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Some users openly expressed support for her online, while others voiced discontent over her exit -- revealing a rare crack in the state's overarching control.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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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