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as in overlapped
to lie over parts of one another
the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor
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as in coated
to form a layer over
there will be freezing rain tonight, so we can expect to find a thick layer of ice overlying the car windshield in the morning
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Harbaugh is familiar with Vrabel’s style after the final four seasons of the former quarterback’s playing career in the late 1990s overlapped with the start of Vrabel’s NFL career.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown overlapped with new seasons of Landman (Season 2) and Tulsa King (Season 3) being released on Paramount+.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from weather-resistant, heavy-duty plastic coated to look like real wood and is corrosion- and fade-resistant.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Yerord Mas it’s brined and smoked like pastrami, but also coated in the signature basturma spice blend of chaimen.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Families, providers emphasize importance of consistent therapy At Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy in Boise, where Evan receives care, therapists conduct over 400 visits a week, about 70% of which are covered by Medicaid, said co-owner Katie Rowe.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Suburban reporter Claudia Levens covered the board's decision and lack of public discussion about Botcher's role in the accident.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Almost like a strata, this satisfying casserole features dense multigrain bread on the bottom, overlaid with chicken, aromatic vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and cream sauce.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Last month, the agency posted an image of ICE agents, overlaid with VHS text and a glitchy filter—two characteristics of fashwave memes.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Overlain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlain. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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