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overarching

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


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Is there an overarching theme for “The Remix”?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The series’ first film is its strongest, weaving together overarching parodies of “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” alongside brief send-ups of popular horror films.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

While the first day of their summit was light on concrete deals, the overarching take is that both countries are eager to tone down their economic rivalry.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

The author highlights three overarching attitudes formed in the Russian Empire that are central to understanding what made Jewish immigrant banks different from their American counterparts.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 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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