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including or influencing every part of something
the book's overarching theme Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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Recent Examples of overarching
The better focus given to the Artemis missions in the last year have assuaged some of 2021′s warnings, but the panel still considers having multiple contractors at play vs. one overarching lead contractor a risk.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
But the overarching taste of the evening’s results was bitter.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
Although the year just started, Fahn is seeing a transition into a new overarching design style.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
Despite an overarching good versus evil battle, MHA is much more focused on the daily lives of the UA High students and their respective friendships, struggles, and victories.
—William Goodman, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
But the overarching taste of the evening’s results was bitter.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
Although the year just started, Fahn is seeing a transition into a new overarching design style.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
Despite an overarching good versus evil battle, MHA is much more focused on the daily lives of the UA High students and their respective friendships, struggles, and victories.
—William Goodman, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overarching
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Former President Barack Obama faced extensive criticism for not pursuing a more active intervention following the 2013 chemical weapons attack widely attributed to the Assad regime in eastern Ghouta, just outside Damascus.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 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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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, as the former 2nd overall pick looks for a new home, his headlines were masked by the rumors spreading about the 2024 Winter Meetings about teammate Kyle Tucker.Tyler Small, Forbes, 12 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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The practices identified by the NLRB in its complaint against Delirium are ubiquitous in this space.Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is why the clam shell is ubiquitous in rehab and rehab settings.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 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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The inclusion of these sports figures is part of a broader initiative to infuse varied perspectives into the franchise’s leadership.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Panzi, previously hit by a typhoid outbreak two years ago, faces intersecting public health crises, including a seasonal flu resurgence, widespread malnutrition and low vaccination rates, all of which render children particularly vulnerable.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gauff’s focus, energy, and ability to rise to the occasion have become her hallmarks, earning her widespread respect in the sport.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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