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overlap

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


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United and American overlap on hundreds of routes, including at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, where they have been locked in a fierce battle for terminal gates and passengers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Capital is concentrating into a few perceived AI winners, leading to portfolio overlap among late-stage funds, according to Meketa Investment Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But Alaska and Hawaiian had limited route overlap, and in the place where they did overlap — West Coast to Hawaii flights — Alaska had lower fares, Trent said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The overlap between those markets is where the investment opportunity becomes genuinely interesting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

His primary goal was to reduce the overlap Reuters payroll, while preserving as many good journalism jobs as possible.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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