Examples of overview in a Sentence
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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The document’s overview states that ICE reviewed fire protection, water supplies and wastewater and power systems at all of the sites.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Each chapter provides credits, a synopsis, and — most delightfully for Reynolds enthusiasts — production histories and overviews of the films’ critical and popular responses.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Design and site overview plans are expected to be presented sometime this month.
—Samuel O’Neal 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Each chapter provides credits, a synopsis, and — most delightfully for Reynolds enthusiasts — production histories and overviews of the films’ critical and popular responses.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Design and site overview plans are expected to be presented sometime this month.
—Samuel O’Neal 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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