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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If not, an on-site attendant can provide an overview.
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Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 8 June 2024
Early in its war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United States also delayed independent review of a detainee’s case for 75 days, said Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, a law professor who wrote an overview of the laws governing detention of nonstate combatants.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 6 June 2024
In England, a 2022 study provided an overview of marketing claims present on the websites of popular e-cigarette brands.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Provide a thorough overview of any resources and support that are available, and incorporate the family caregiver as part of the care team.
—Jessica Kim, Fortune, 21 May 2024
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Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 8 June 2024
Early in its war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United States also delayed independent review of a detainee’s case for 75 days, said Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, a law professor who wrote an overview of the laws governing detention of nonstate combatants.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 6 June 2024
In England, a 2022 study provided an overview of marketing claims present on the websites of popular e-cigarette brands.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Provide a thorough overview of any resources and support that are available, and incorporate the family caregiver as part of the care team.
—Jessica Kim, Fortune, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for overview
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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