overall thrust
collocation in Englishmeaningsofoverallandthrust
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overall
adverb[before noun]
adjective
uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈrɔːl/us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːl/
in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group ...
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thrust
noun
uk/θrʌst/us/θrʌst/
the main idea, subject, or opinion that is discussed or ...
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(Definition ofoverallandthrustfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofoverall thrust
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The eastward dip of these magmatic layers is consistent with anoverallthrust-related emplacement history for these slices.
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Despite these shortcomings, theoverallthrustis clear enough.
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Theoverallthrustof his theory is that rules are important, but not in the circumstances in which they are typically thought to be important.
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In short, theoverallthrustof the argument is toward a formal reconciliation, or "mediation," of conservative and radical positions.
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That role was central to the understanding of theoverallthrustof a political discourse based on politeness, civility, refinement, and similar values specifically associated with modern commercial societies.
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I would like to congratulate her on theoverallthrustof the report.
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Theoverallthrustof the report, namely that we have to look imaginatively at the issue of working time, is very welcome.
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That most definitely takes something away from itsoverallthrust.
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I voted in support of this report despite some misgivings and concern with theoverallthrustof the report.
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Theoverallthrustis to call for fair competition in free markets.
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Theoverallthrustof care trusts is to encourage a voluntary coming together by health and local governments.
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Theoverallthrustof our criticisms was that the money would have been much better devoted to raising the threshold or reducing the basic rate.
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Theoverallthrustof the review is welcome—it has a largely deregulatory theme, although it is peppered with some reactionary proposals.
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I share to a large extent theoverallthrustof the report.
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But theoverallthrustof the report is very good.
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I strongly agree with theoverallthrustof these amendments.
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They can be very useful, but they are no substitute for ensuring that theoverallthrustof government policy is aimed at promoting the interests of government.
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Theoverallthrustis quite correct.
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While each phrase is impeccably shaped, there is anoverallthrustto each work that holds everything together.
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This can be exploited with designs that adjust the oxidizer to fuel ratio (along withoverallthrust) during the flight to maximize overall system performance.
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