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overall

[oh-ver-awl, oh-ver-awl] / ˈoʊ vərˈɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌɔl /




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It assesses "the overall level of security threats posed by Russia to Kyiv and other cities remains the same as previous months and years".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

National home-price appreciation also slowed and prices were rising below the overall rate of inflation for nine consecutive months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Previous studies have linked legumes and soy foods to better heart health overall, but evidence specifically connecting them to lower blood pressure has been inconsistent.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Ever since Big Tech went all in on artificial intelligence more than three years ago, seven companies have done the heavy lifting for overall S&P 500 earnings growth.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

“We’d better start with an overall view of the lawn-cutting phase of your operation.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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