overhead

Example Sentences

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The typhoon was not only reshaping conditions at the ocean's surface but also disturbing layers of the atmosphere many miles overhead.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

While not privacy-related, other considerations include the added overhead of VPN use.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Because HOA managers typically outsource tasks such as building maintenance, landscaping, legal services and accounting, they are light on fixed assets, with low overhead and lean staffing—attractive qualities for investment firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

When he climbed onto a pole to get a better shot with an overhead plane, a member of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The sprinkler system kicked in overhead, providing only limited relief, soaking the both of them but doing little to disperse the smoke.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny