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
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
The overlapping of certain topics might irk certain viewers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Many of the caves in the buttes are splattered with ancient pictographs—rock paintings of hands, stars, frogs, and human figures, all reminiscent of Joan Miro, in overlapping red and yellow and brown.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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