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overhang

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


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On the earnings conference call, White said several parties have demonstrated “significant” interest in the segment, and that it has now moved past a key litigation overhang, which cost about $272 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Strategy’s liquidity position has become a major overhang for bitcoin, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“This raising should serve as a cathartic event and clear the overhang from the share price,” says analyst Martyn Jacobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He was waiting beneath that big Art Deco overhang at Radio City.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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