overhang

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Bringing on an industry veteran as CEO could help clear any overhang on the stock, reassuring investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“High seaborne thermal coal prices will help offset the impact of this ramp up delay, but this is still likely to be an overhang on BTU shares until it is fully resolved,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“A stock overhang could persist as these matters are resolved in coming years,” Blackledge added.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Wrapping her carefully in my T-shirt so she can’t see, thrash, and hurt herself, I place her far back under the overhang where she can recover from the scare of being handled by people.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George