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I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.
This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.
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Here's an overview of a few federal agencies that hold data on large swaths of Americans – and where things stand with the DOGE team's access.
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The best way to get an overview of the town’s past is on a Manteo Historic Walking Tour with former police chief and unofficial town spokesperson Francis D’Ambra.
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Watch this animation below for an overview of the procedure.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Here's an overview of a few federal agencies that hold data on large swaths of Americans – and where things stand with the DOGE team's access.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
The best way to get an overview of the town’s past is on a Manteo Historic Walking Tour with former police chief and unofficial town spokesperson Francis D’Ambra.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Watch this animation below for an overview of the procedure.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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