overhead
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Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Beyond Taylor, growth options are being quantified, while overhead savings leave room for higher shareholder returns, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
There were several news choppers overhead that had been covering the bus accident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Indeed, as autumn advances and the nights become longer, high pressure overhead could lead to some rather chilly mornings.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
That doesn’t sound like much, but, when you’re running tens of billions of dollars with little effort and no overhead, it adds up.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small – there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
"He's always smiling, always bringing positive vibes. His slides, his defence, his slam-dunk overheads are some signature shots. He'll be missed. An incredible guy to be around."
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Higher aluminum can and freight costs ate into its gross margins slightly, but Monster reduced the percentage of its sales eaten up by operating costs and overheads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
So I really try to focus on the lesson, but I’m having trouble keeping up with Ms. Rucker’s overheads.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
