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Even small moves in rent can lift the overall headline figure as it makes up a large share of household spending.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Same-store sales rose 5% overall, and were up 5.6% for Chili’s.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Collagen membranes generated a greater amount of bone overall, but the bone formed with the keratin scaffolds was more organized and structurally secure.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
"I hope our domestic planes continue to improve in terms of comfort and overall passenger experience -- even outperforming Boeing and Airbus," said the 40-year-old.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The overall effect is slightly morbid and incredibly elegant.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Wearing overalls and a cap emblazoned with "Billionaire's Boys Club", he expresses profound regret over the seven years he has worked as a goon.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Domingo arrives in the club’s lush courtyard garden sporting an olive-colored quilted Moncler padded shirt jacket over black bib Carhartt overalls and a black Valentino T-shirt, with a red neckerchief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Far below the cabin, hundreds of workers in overalls, helmets and protective goggles are busy at work.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
Among the disguises was the red overalls and mask from the Spanish Netflix show Money Heist.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
Jeb grabbed Fred’s overalls just in time to keep him from mowing down a tomato plant.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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