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overlay

[oh-ver-ley, oh-ver-ley] / ˌoʊ vərˈleɪ, ˈoʊ vərˌleɪ /


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Its asset quality remains at cycle-best levels with creation of prudential overlay of around INR2.17 billion in 4Q FY2026 amid macroeconomic uncertainties rather than underlying stress, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The other is an overlay of orange and yellow splotches on the land.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I m not sure why he was sanctimonious and agressive when detailing the harvey weinstein allegations,” Epstein wrote. “now watching the overlay , its amazing.”

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

"When you overlay those two things, it's striking."

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

An overlay of the stadium’s blueprint hovers faintly over everything.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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