overhead

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He said the company’s turnaround plan will involve more consistent investment behind its brands along with relying less on promotions, fixing supply-chain inefficiencies and lowering its overhead structures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The market was packed, like it was every Saturday, when the Nigerian air force jets screamed overhead.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Big Fish” was Do LaB’s first overhead piece in 2015, followed by “Beacon” two years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For instance, residential neighborhoods tend to appear brighter when seen at an angle, while dense city centers often look brighter from directly overhead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Buildings towered overhead, and above them, airships buzzed across the sky.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown