overlap

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One likely reason growth trounced value in most years since the financial crisis is that it had the highest portfolio overlap with a factor better than either one—quality plus free cash flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

FWRD, pronounced forward, caters to a slightly wealthier and older set than the Revolve brand, but executives say there is considerable overlap between shoppers hunting for a $20 tube of lipstick and a $50,000 handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is especially important in areas where species overlap, such as open sandy regions of the lake where there are no clear physical boundaries separating habitats.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

While most clubs have a player welfare system in place, there are no set standards for what the role should involve and there is often overlap with the work of agents and intermediaries.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

My arms overlap and drift above my head, forming a long oval.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day