overlapping

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Naked mole rats likely owe their unusually long, healthy lives to several overlapping defenses, including cancer resistance, inflammation control, DNA repair, and tissue protection.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

In a county that includes 88 cities, all of which have overlapping and sometimes conflicting ideas, there have been few avenues for reaching consensus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In a statement, Gardiner said the return to filming for season two this autumn is part of plans for "overlapping production schedules" as season one finishes.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Russia gets a deeper look at how American weapons are faring against Iranian arms with overlapping drone technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

A path led through the rough field, at the back of the house, and beyond this were only more fields, sloping this way and that, overlapping like so many pillows.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill