over-arching

Ted Kennedy was probably the most influential for the longest time but the over-arching issue is still very much on the table and will continue to be.

Fr. Moloney's melodramatic malarkey 2009

As far as Agendas are concerned, the only ones who seem to have an over-arching plan that they are constantly pursuing are the Right Wingers.

Mike Huckabee wins Values Voter Summit straw poll 2009

All that and an over-arching focus on simple and beautiful design that compliments our brand as well as the spaces it's sold and consumed in.

Boxed Water from Boxed Water is Better 2009

No amount of organizational training or specialized knowledge could have replaced her over-arching concern, compassion, intelligence and refusal to take "no" for an answer in creating her charity.

Peter Samuelson: Leadership Is Not Just for Experts! Peter Samuelson 2011

I still believe that, at its heart, it's a mediocre show that is elevated by some wonderful performances and a creative over-arching storyline.

Ask Matt: Falling Skies, the End of Housewives and Eureka and More! 2011

The dim trail lay like a rambling red shadow cast on the soft forest floor by the great redwoods and over-arching oaks.

CHAPTER XXII 2010

I would argue Everett's over-arching theme's focus on the mis-guided seriousness in which these enterprises operate.

"So Set Against the Notion of Convention That I Should Attack It" 2009

Random causation as an over-arching principle is no more substantive than a Humongous Green Fairy.

Another Look 2009

For example, the multiple characters in The Thin Red Line -- with their numerous voiceovers and divergent storylines -- eventually all merged into Malick's over-arching dialogue/meditation with nature and God.

Wajahat Ali: 'The Tree Of Life': Review And Reflection Wajahat Ali 2011

No amount of organizational training or specialized knowledge could have replaced her over-arching concern, compassion, intelligence and refusal to take "no" for an answer in creating her charity.

Peter Samuelson: Leadership Is Not Just for Experts! Peter Samuelson 2011