overpowering

Example Sentences

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But, six months after sustaining a calf tear during that final, Kerr demonstrated his return to full fitness by overpowering world-class opposition as the complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists went head to head.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

She finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, four of which she tallied on offense, simply by overpowering whichever Trojan big she was up against.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

The lighting is bright to the point of excess, overpowering the light from the stained-glass windows of the clerestory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Black Mary lay beside me on the floor, giving off the overpowering smell of honey.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd