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oversize

[oh-ver-sahyz, oh-ver-sahyz] / ˈoʊ vərˈsaɪz, ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪz /










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During opening statements, the prosecutor said the child at some point moved the firearm into an oversize jacket he was wearing on the playground and in the classroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It is technically possible for ordinary investors to get ahead of the coming oversize and high-profile public offerings expected in 2026—including SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

She’s wearing oversize sunglasses, a crisp collared shirt, an even crisper pleated navy skirt and leopard-print pumps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Louisville has long been defined by the Kentucky Derby, but outside the annual influx of celebrities, CEOs and oversize hats, a different story is unfolding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I could almost smell the hair grease; his oversize dark sunglasses made him look like some kind of bug.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds




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