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overarching

[oh-ver-ahr-ching] / ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋ /


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What is your overarching goal for these shows?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This began with the Galsworthy centennial in 1967, when the BBC adapted the first six volumes of the overarching series in 26 television episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It can be a nice overarching tool that can allow you to kind of simplify your bill-paying,” Schulz said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Some users openly expressed support for her online, while others voiced discontent over her exit -- revealing a rare crack in the state's overarching control.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

As might be expected, the answer the various participants gave to such an overarching question depended a great deal on the ground on which they were standing.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis



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