overlapping

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Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“It has been great to let people experiment but now we have too many overlapping tools,” Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth said in an April memo to employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Because the condition involves many overlapping biological changes, including inflammation, protein buildup, and neuron damage, researchers believe a multitarget strategy may prove more effective than focusing on a single pathway alone.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The restructuring will reduce overlapping roles in TurboTax and Credit Karma as the company integrates both into a single team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He threaded the needle—difficult, with the rocking of the boat—and began to sew the tear in tight, overlapping stitches.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell