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"the overriding theme" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to refer to the primary and most important idea that unifies and pervades an entire work of literature. For example, "The overriding theme of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men is the struggle for survival amid difficult circumstances."
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The overriding theme, colour-wise, is blue.
This argument became the overriding theme of the 1950 report.
And so the lost father became the overriding theme of Kunitz's work.
A. We are going to win through science-based innovation — that's kind of the overriding theme.
Besides snark, the overriding theme of public discussion of the Craig case has been hypocrisy.
A critique of post-industrial society -- the overriding theme -- is familiar by now.
Yet, the overriding theme of these rants belies something about what Australia racism is.
The overriding theme of these playoffs is the transition from old legs to new.
The overriding theme of the latest installment of The New York Times's Education Life supplement is accessibility.
"You can be sure that the overriding theme in the stores will be patriotic," said the spokesman, Tom Williams.
However, the overriding theme in this song is a typical one of Drake's: the mystery of other people.
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