overarching

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“The one overarching objective for him was to remove sanctions to improve the economy of the Islamic Republic,” said Enrique Mora, the Spanish diplomat who chaired talks on reviving the nuclear deal from 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The company's overarching question to the jury has been whether Kaley's mental health problems were clearly caused by her social media use, while making the case that many other factors were to blame.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

The overarching problem has been that the Big Tech services companies, especially software names, are spending way too much for the market’s liking.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

A stream splashed swiftly between mossy rocks, and disappeared over a lip into a narrow little chasm dark under the overarching trees.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman