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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
Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
About one-third of counties experienced an overall decline in pharmacies, and the risk of closure was higher in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
But despite his impressive showing, Metcalf fell to the second round of the NFL Draft where the Seahawks selected him with the 64th overall pick – the ninth receiver taken overall.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Though overall interest was low, the party managed to recruit 16 men.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
About one-third of counties experienced an overall decline in pharmacies, and the risk of closure was higher in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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During his first term, Trump’s unconventional diplomacy with another recalcitrant nuclear power, North Korea, ultimately went nowhere, and overall his administration achieved few notable breakthroughs in dealing with adversarial powers.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
But despite his impressive showing, Metcalf fell to the second round of the NFL Draft where the Seahawks selected him with the 64th overall pick – the ninth receiver taken overall.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This tragic incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of chronic pain, which affects millions of Americans and is often linked to significant mental and emotional distress.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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His previous seven appearances were mostly in blowouts and meaningless contests.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The trailer is mostly a montage of Los Angeles palm trees and lavish offices with men and women in stylish suits (obviously).Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Other kinds of beverages also can contain the dye, like several strawberry milk brands or various generic manufacturers of pink lemonade mixes.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Finally, other countries often have more government control over medication costs which could contribute to generic versions of tretinoin being more readily available and affordable.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pace over blocks of Roman roads where warehouses, public baths and markets once buzzed; examine varied mosaics that portray everyday events from a magnificent but fleeting era.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Students are entitled to a free, appropriate public education.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
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The price of stone has been steadily rising for nearly a decade, and stones of this carat size are generally only found on the secondary market as new alexandrites rarely exceed 5 carats.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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As is usually the case, alcohol is still generally cheaper at home than in bars and restaurants, and beer remains lower-priced than many liquors.Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The White Uno Gang was a criminal organization made up mainly of police officers with ties to the far right that was active during the 1980’s and the 1990’s.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Original Sin takes place mainly in the 1990s with Dexter the burgeoning serial killer, who takes on a forensics internship at his father’s homicide department, Miami Metro, under the watch of department head Tanya Martin (Gellar) and Captain Aaron Spencer (Dempsey).Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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TikTok is popular for its scrolling algorithm and allows users to post videos between three seconds and 10 minutes long.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ariana Grande and Wicked were very popular among the Golden Globes voters this year, something the 31-year-old singer-actress celebrated with a heartfelt message on her Instagram Stories on Monday (Dec. 9).Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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