any overlap vs any overlaps

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Any overlap' is used when referring to a singular instance of overlap, while 'any overlaps' is used when referring to multiple instances of overlap.

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any overlap

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a singular instance of overlap between two things or concepts.

Examples:

Is there any overlap between the two projects?
I don't see any overlap in their interests.

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We will ensure that any overlap of these tasks and duplication of work is avoided.
; adequate coordination with activities pursued under the "Ideas" programme will be needed in order to prevent any overlap and permit optimum use of funds
In the light of the expiry of Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92 and in order to avoid any overlap or discontinuity it is appropriate for this Regulation to apply from 1 January 2003,
(29) In the light of the expiry of Regulations (EEC) No 3528/86 and (EEC) No 2158/92 and in order to avoid any overlap or discontinuity it is appropriate for this Regulation to apply from 1 January 2003,
But P.D. couldn't find any overlap.
This process should prevent any overlap with existing national and Community legislation and should only add additional requirements if the current legislation is insufficient according to the assessment of the Member State.
This process should prevent any overlap with existing national and Community legislation and should only add additional requirements if the current legislation is insufficient according to the assessment of the Member State.
Any overlap with food law should be avoided in order to obviate legal uncertainty.
Any overlap between actions covered by different components shall be avoided and no expenditure shall be financed under more than one operation.
But do let us know If you notice any overlap in your suspect pools.
Did Garcia find any overlap with victimology?
But P.D. couldn't find any overlap.
Member States are also required by sector regulation to separately identify corrections resulting from EU bodies' work, in order to avoid any overlap.
We need to look at every local abduction Or attempted one in the past year, See if there's any overlap.
Garcia still hasn't found any overlap between Molly Grandin and Gail Langston's lives.
Let me say straight away, however, that the Italian Presidency does not intend there to be any overlap with the spring European Council.
Did Garcia find any overlap with victimology?
I can't have any overlap between work and here.
Above all, any overlap between the role of the Commission and that of the prospective secretariat must be avoided.
Garcia, did you find any overlap between the Bennett and Archer families?

Alternatives:

some overlap
a bit of overlap
a little overlap
a small overlap
a certain overlap

any overlaps

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to multiple instances of overlap between two or more things or concepts.