Examples of overview in a Sentence
I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.
This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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During a press conference in the Oval Office following their meeting, Trump turned to the Treasury secretary to provide an overview of current tariff negotiations.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Such plans typically include an overview of how a mining company plans to extract resources, as well as environmental safety plans and post-project cleanup.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Everything was there: the calendar, candidate experience overviews and background information.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
City staff will provide an overview of the construction activity and will be available to answer questions, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Such plans typically include an overview of how a mining company plans to extract resources, as well as environmental safety plans and post-project cleanup.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Everything was there: the calendar, candidate experience overviews and background information.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
City staff will provide an overview of the construction activity and will be available to answer questions, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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