overhang

Example Sentences

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“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

“If this geopolitical overhang starts to dissipate, we think we get right back to a really strong fundamental picture for the economy,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

That creates a real overhang for the shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The first step had taken him halfway around, but the overhang had just passed right by him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley