overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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But consultants say many are overwhelmed by the prospect of figuring out which airlines and hotels will take their points, when award calendars open and how to tell when redemptions are worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal

A thin group of linebackers was often overwhelmed.

From Los Angeles Times

Shortly after midnight, authorities released a rare country-wide alert on mobile phones warning people not to call overwhelmed emergency services unless lives were at risk.

From Barron's

Ms Wood said she has been "completely overwhelmed by the kindness of friends, family and complete strangers".

From BBC

Rebecca Lindsay she was "totally overwhelmed" to find out.

From BBC