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Definitions for overarching
ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋover·ar·ch·ing

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  1. overarchingadjective

    Forming an arch (over something).

  2. overarchingadjective

    Dominating or overshadowing all other considerations.

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  1. overarchingadjective

    That forms an overhead arch

  2. overarchingadjective

    all-embracing or overwhelming

    The work attains narrative continuity, variety in its stories, and unity through the overarching idea of metamorphosis

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overarching in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overarching in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of overarching in a Sentence

  1. Arturo Sarukhan:

    The overarching concern is that the incredibly necessary and strategic intelligence, security and law enforcement relationship between both countries needs to be on sure footing, i think the administration needs to send that message clearly, that in the aftermath of 9/11 this is not just about drugs, it is about much more in terms of common security writ large.

  2. Karen Landers:

    The overarching message is that we must have a specific awareness for our own health and our own safety, let's say you sustain a wound in the water. You need to watch for signs and symptoms of illness.

  3. The PRA:

    Such restrictions are consistent with the overarching aim of these buffers, which is to enable banks to continue to support the real economy and avoid amplifying a system-wide crisis.

  4. Ken Mahoney:

    It's crazy to pick individual companies selling marijuana. Stick to companies that can benefit from the overarching trend of legal cannabis but have diversification.

  5. Jeremy Farrar:

    You can't overrespond in this scenario, but the vaccine must be seen in the context of an overarching public health response. Critically that means early diagnosis, early isolation, safe burials and understanding the social context. The vaccine can only be a part of the solution.

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