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overlap

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


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In turn, each player makes a distinct statement, yet these are concise and never without context; they sound less like solos than smart, overlapping dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Changes to the eligibility rules for who can lead the regional Fed banks would go along with a downsizing of those institutions so that their research efforts no longer overlap.

From Barron's

Scientists believe additional gene microbe links likely exist, but proving them is difficult because genetic and environmental factors overlap in everyday life.

From Science Daily

“This deal is about growth: Warner Bros. brings businesses and capabilities we don’t have, so there’s no overlap or studio closures.”

From Los Angeles Times

So there are two broad, overlapping geopolitical tensions Mr. Man is exploring.

From The Wall Street Journal