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In the near term, that bump in used car sales should help keep overall spending firm through the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected 1.0% overall growth in orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Each option reduces overall productivity, cutting supplies of basic foods, feed for livestock and key ingredients used in a wide range of food products.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Uefa awards an additional place to the two leagues with the best overall performance across the three European competitions.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The mystery of it poked at Ophie, combining with her overall displeasure at waiting on Mrs. Caruthers to put her in a fine snit.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland