But the overarching message of his speech was: Do not delay the tough political work of remaking the institution.

But the overarching message of the film - familial love and loyalty - resonates throughout.

Still, his overarching message is that he stands for the common good and wants to bring people together.

In some ways, the problems facing the Republicans are endemic to Congressional parties without a President to articulate an overarching message.

The metaphor aside, the overarching message of "Jamming," that creativity is a crucial asset, is one we've heard before.

Yet this overarching message - reinforced by the author's use of reprints of fictional advertising for Clare products - never overwhelms the narrative.

The legislative elections turned on local issues, Mr. Sullivan said, adding, "There was no overarching message."

"The nastiness of this campaign makes it difficult to go to an overarching message."

That is the overarching message of the conference.

His overarching message was simple, but deceptively powerful.