overhead

Example Sentences

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He turned his attention to the danger the storm had exposed: overhead power lines and exposed cables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Big Fish” was Do LaB’s first overhead piece in 2015, followed by “Beacon” two years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For instance, residential neighborhoods tend to appear brighter when seen at an angle, while dense city centers often look brighter from directly overhead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

"My mother stays at home, and whenever fighter jets fly overhead, she becomes frightened and stressed and shows clear signs of anxiety and fear. As for myself, I am very afraid," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

One dim lightbulb glowed overhead, casting ghostly shadows on everyone’s face.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix