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overarching
[ oh-ver-ahr-ching ]
adjective
- forming an arch above:
great trees with overarching branches.
- encompassing or overshadowing everything:
The community's overarching needs are more jobs and better housing.
overarching
/ ˌəʊəˈɑːʃɪŋ /
adjective
- overall; all-encompassing
an overarching concept
Word History and Origins
Origin of overarching1
Example Sentences
Pushback on implementing double first bases might come from purists, but player safety has become an overarching concern as salaries have increased.
He said the absence of an overarching idea had given the band a sense of freedom, compared to more conceptual Pulp albums such as This Is Hardcore.
"I was unlucky, I went for a couple of challenges and my knee just gave out. I don't think there was an overarching reason why. It was just luck of the draw."
The European Commission deals with all overarching trade matters for the bloc's members.
According to materials provided by Sundance Institute, the decision-making process included seven overarching focus areas: ethos, event capability, transportation, hospitality, inclusion and accessibility, financial sustainability and host partner support.
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