without any overlapping vs without any overlap

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Without any overlapping' is used when referring to physical objects or areas that do not overlap with each other. 'Without any overlap' is more commonly used in general situations to indicate that there is no shared or common area between two things.

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without any overlapping

This phrase is correct when referring to physical objects or areas that do not overlap with each other.

This phrase is used to describe situations where two objects or areas do not share any common space and are completely separate.

Examples:

The two rugs were placed without any overlapping, creating a neat and organized look in the room.
The two circles on the Venn diagram were drawn without any overlapping to show the distinct categories.
The two pieces of fabric were cut without any overlapping to ensure a precise fit.
The buildings were constructed without any overlapping, maintaining clear boundaries between them.
The schedules of the two events were planned without any overlapping to avoid conflicts.

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Secondly, as far as administration and controls are concerned, we need to draw up measures so that the Commission services can function effectively, without any overlapping of competences, and so that we know who is responsible for what.
The new platforms should be set up without overlapping and be compatible with existing structures.
At both levels we need to set clear targets and timetables, as the rapporteur has pointed out and, more to the point, we need policies which are coordinated without overlapping.
It may well be that we do not even allow any overlapping into the year 2007-2008 on the spend if it gets further behind.
Given the budget constraints facing the Union, considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency and to avoid any overlapping.
Prevent any overlapping, diversify our measures more, and thus look at more than just infrastructure and environment, and above all guaranteeing cohesiveness.
Not without any visible landmarks or buildings.
Cannot flatten an image without any visible layer.
I started serving without any courtesy formulas.
Both occurrences fully resolved without any sequelae.
The programme was agreed upon without any formal settlement.
Seveso sites should comply with best available techniques without any exceptions.
Avoiding unnecessary bureaucratic burdens without any security benefit.
They started making changes without any reason.
And... without any sales-rep experience.
Taken in public without any complaints.
Marco went after Fausto without any leverage.
Justice belongs to all citizens of Europe without any exception.
The ten new Member States were integrated without any problems, without any economic disruption, without any social dumping and without any migratory flows.
Given the budget constraints facing the Union, considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency and to avoid any overlapping.

Alternatives:

without any overlap
without intersecting
without crossing paths
without sharing common space
without meeting