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overhang

[oh-ver-hang, oh-ver-hang] / ˌoʊ vərˈhæŋ, ˈoʊ vərˌhæŋ /


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The Safety Zone covers any land under the overhang of roofs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The failed bid could remove a key overhang, allowing investors to refocus on Sunway’s core earnings and underlying value, she reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Tonight’s deadline has been an overhang for markets early this week,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Do not shelter under a tree or use a cliff or rocky overhang, the weather service warns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

As he frantically searched for another foothold with his right foot he watched the overhang fall away as the stalk continued growing.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley