overlie

Example Sentences

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But for the Mariners now, there is one overlying reason for early work — it’s what they do.

From Seattle Times

“Long daytimes simply allow more oxygen to escape to the overlying waters and eventually the atmosphere,” Lyons says.

From Science Magazine

InSight’s measurements will help scientists to determine how Mars's dense, metal-rich core separated from the overlying rocky mantle as the planet cooled.

From Scientific American

The coastal plain is believed to overlie one of the last remaining significant petroleum reserves in the United States, and could potentially yield billions of barrels of oil.

From New York Times

The area is thought to overlie reserves containing billions of gallons of oil.

From New York Times