overhang

Example Sentences

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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 verdict is a significant win for OpenAI and the start-ups investors like Microsoft, removing an estimated $134 billion overhang from Musk’s claims.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“Fine,” Isabella says, and we walk to the overhang area without saying anything else.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée