overlapped

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As these possible paths overlapped later in the experiment, they produced a detectable striped interference pattern that matched the predictions of quantum theory.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Given government censorship and the cultural divisions among tech platforms, Chinese and American social media users never really overlapped to see each others’ regular routines and memes.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The papers allege that his working hours at the school and with the city overlapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Close to 80% of Laopu’s customers overlapped with five global luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Cartier, the company said publicly, suggesting a direct transfer of luxury shoppers to domestic alternatives.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

In Ged's eyes there was a dark vision that overlapped and veiled the grey sea and the grey sky, and the darkness grew, and the veil thickened.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin