overhead

Example Sentences

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With a helicopter circling overhead, police in armored vehicles rolled up to the Sunshine Motel in downtown San Bernardino and jumped out with assault rifles at the ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

This will include improving vehicle manufacturing costs, cutting overhead costs, boosting plant efficiency and speeding technology development and decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

When I think of Donald Trump, I envision a blimp flying overhead with huge flashing lights blazing “The world is yours!”

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The visit took place amid very tight security, with a heavy police presence, road closures, checkpoints and helicopters circling overhead.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Buildings towered overhead, and above them, airships buzzed across the sky.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown