What's the meaning of "overarching intentions" in the following sentence?

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Could you help me please to find out the meaning of "overarching intentions" in this sentence?
"But we don&rsquo;t need to respond; we have no overarching intentions, and so the more tentative parts of ourselves have a chance to be heard"

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overarching
adjective
1. forming an arch above:
great trees with overarching branches.
2. encompassing or overshadowing everything:
The community's overarching needs are more jobs and better housing.
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It's rare. You might never hear that word used again.

What's the meaning of "overarching intentions" in the following sentence?

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