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overlapping



ADJECTIVE
covering and coinciding
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Banks and funds have overlapping exposure to borrowers.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In a county that includes 88 cities, all of which have overlapping and sometimes conflicting ideas, there have been few avenues for reaching consensus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Management had addressed those concerns on the earnings call, noting that growth in some regions remained strong despite overlapping with rivals and that some of its best-selling locations are nearby legacy peers.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He wants to conduct a number of mergers: the mainstream television station France 2 with the less-watched France 5; the two news channels France 24 and France Info; and overlapping local radio and television networks.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

His images are all twisted together and overlapping, like when I hear music with a lot of different instruments.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass



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