overpowered

Example Sentences

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Were those chuckles overpowered by groans and eye rolls?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But after winning the first two sets, Djokovic was gradually overpowered by 19-year-old Fonseca, who hit back to force a decider.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

When investors saw the perceived danger outlined in Citrini’s 2028 predictions, anxiety overpowered more rational decision-making and spread throughout the market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

She stepped through the doorway, but the air overpowered her for the first moments.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld