overhead
Example Sentences
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"It was as if a lot of planes were flying overhead, everything was humming and the glass in the windows shook."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In the early 20th century, Woods continued to innovate, developing overhead conducting systems that allowed electric streetcars and trolleys to replace steam power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Together, they set up experiments with small wheeled robots in a lab equipped with an overhead camera.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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
It was my first time to see a capital city, and I spent the few moments I had to myself wandering the streets, gazing up at the grapevines overhead.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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