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But does that detract from the novel’s overarching message about the value of love, in all its forms, in the lives of these always-endearing characters?

Today’s games also have more cinematic qualities than in the past, with overarching storylines and detailed world-building.

It enshrines the commitment to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, and details "the overarching duty on Ministers to comply with the law and to protect the integrity of public life".

But I think the overarching theme is that none of us are happy with where we’re at in terms of what our record has been.

Officials from the Parade Command Office have said "the overarching principle... is to avoid disturbing the public as much as possible".