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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Money moves for life: For a more sweeping overview of my timeless money advice, see Michelle Singletary’s Money Milestones.
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Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Check out our Crimes on Campus tool for a detailed overview of crimes reported from more than 10,000 college and university campuses.
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Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Check out our Crimes on Campus tool for a detailed overview of crimes reported from more than 10,000 college and university campuses.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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