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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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As the season wound down, media reports had the Patriots interested in hiring Belichick as its head coach and general manager.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 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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The pledges mostly have to do with encouraging dialogue and cooperation among different religious groups.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 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 ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias and transparency must be at the forefront, ensuring that AI does not perpetuate inequalities or endanger public trust.Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 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 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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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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From 2011 to 2019, incidence of colon cancer fell by about 1% annually, mainly among older adults.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 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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By most indicators, including TV ratings and attendance at games, football is more popular than ever.Beryl Rosenstein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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