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overarching

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


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It could correlate that way, but there’s no overarching purposeful use of it.”

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

The AI labs’ overarching goal is to build an AI model generally capable of doing all cognitive work that a human does.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The trio epitomise excellence in their respective fields - reflecting the album's overarching theme of art, excellence and immortality.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The overarching theme from Chicagoans was: We hate it too, but you just don’t get it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Yet somehow for the period of your existence they will answer to a single overarching impulse: to keep you you.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson



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