overhang

Example Sentences

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“While the potential outcome could remain an overhang on the stock in the medium term, we view the risk/reward as relatively balanced following the selloff,” UBS analysts wrote.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A full reopening of the Persian Gulf would remove a substantial overhang on the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Longer term, the debt overhang will remain throughout the developed markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“The current debt overhang constrains external financing, limits public investment capacity and prevents full re-engagement with the international financial system,” the office of Venezuela’s vice presidency for the economy said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Frightful flew from her stub and walked under an overhang near the aerie just as rain poured out of the clouds.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George