Which preposition to use with overlapped

like Occurrences 3%

The thin, flat scales on the surface of the hair overlap like shingles.

of Occurrences 3%

In a quarter-crack that is old, and when contraction of the heels exists (which in this case it usually does), then will often be found overlapping of the edges of the crack.

on Occurrences 3%

There were no natural barriers by which he could protect his flanks; and not only was he certain to be overlapped on either wing by the vast lines of the Persian army, but there was imminent risk of their circling round him, and charging him in the rear, while he advanced against their centre.

in Occurrences 3%

Thus the words house and home in large measure overlap in meaning, but emotionally they are not equivalents at all.

with Occurrences 1%

Ah, yes, there had been a hush in her house as she left it, laughter in all the other houses about; and away they had driven, past the last of the lights "Such was the tale, whispered, overlapped with repetitions, a succession of touches like that, done lightly but with a passionoh, you should have been there to understand!

along Occurrences 1%

Two rows of the plushy branches overlapping along the middle, and a crescent of smaller plumes mixed with ferns and flowers for a pillow, form the very best bed imaginable.

at Occurrences 1%

This we found to be separated from the sea by a low bank of sand, thirty feet wide and five high, over which the sea appeared in gales to enter; but from the manner in which the sandhills overlapped at the mouth, it was not possible to detect the entrance from seawards.

against Occurrences 1%

The hollow of the V ahead, where the hills overlapped against the pale blue, was powdered with a faint brown bloom, soon to be greenan infinity of bursting buds.

Which preposition to use with  overlapped