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




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But the ships that made it through carried just a few million barrels per day—barely enough to change the overall global market.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The decision ends a nine-week trial in which a jury decided the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander are owed nearly $200 million overall for the tragic September 2020 crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“Inflows are booming, supported by robust earnings growth, still modest overall equity positioning and elevated buyback activity,” the Deutsche Bank strategists said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The stakes were pitifully small: $100 overall, $65 to the winner, and $35 for the loser.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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