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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad
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as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
reduce the budget overall by 15 percent
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as in mostly
for the most part
overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor
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Recent Examples of overall
Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Titans finished 3-14 this season, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The sketch overall is a scattershot assortment of jokes, but the enthusiasm and star power go a long way with this one.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cutter Gauthier, the No. 5 overall pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 draft, who then froze out the organization a little more than a year ago before a trade to the Anaheim Ducks, will play the first game of his career at Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Saturday.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Titans finished 3-14 this season, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight uptick in inflation to 2.4 percent in November, Waller contends that inflationary pressures are cooling overall.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The sketch overall is a scattershot assortment of jokes, but the enthusiasm and star power go a long way with this one.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tickets for the events go on sale later this week, with a War Child presale taking place this Thursday (Jan. 16) before a general sale on Friday (Jan. 17) at 10 a.m. GMT.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Health equity requires a broader approach — one that recognizes and acts on the importance of real life variables like access to nutritious food, stable housing, and transportation.Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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When placed correctly, light from these fixtures should diffuse throughout the room by bouncing off walls, mirrors, or ceilings to create a broad light distribution.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Chinese claims have led to disputes with U.S. allies across the region, but mostly with the Philippines, which Washington has had a defense pact with for decades.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has recently played mostly with center Cole Sillinger and veteran winger James van Riemsdyk.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a court rules that the use of a word or phrase has become so widespread its meaning is generic, trademarks associated with it become invalid.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Retail drugs that have no generic equivalent and have been on the market for at least seven years can be eligible for negotiation.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like many people in rural Utah, Lyman sees the monument as yet another government land grab, in a state where more than 60 percent of the land is public.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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For nearly a year, the flirtation between player and club has been public.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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When a particular fact turns out to be sticky, persistence and attention, rather than any kind of special knowledge, are generally what’s needed.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Guests who were displaced by fire, the clerk said, are generally paying 25% under usual rates, with resort fees and pet fees waived.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Opponents in New York say this is just a cash grab – another tax that will hurt mainly working people.Mo Rocca, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Despite limited powers, many believe the presidential position is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, since gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.Saša Kavić, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The song, a duet between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, lifts to the summit in its twentieth frame on the ranking of the most popular songs in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Before opening Peligro’s doors, a display window greets customers with two mannequins decked out in the full uniforms of Dominican baseball titans Águilas and Licey, the island nation’s two most popular teams and LIDOM’s most intense rivalry.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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