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overwhelm

[oh-ver-hwelm, -welm] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm /




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They also had lower indicators of oxidative stress, a form of cellular damage caused when unstable molecules known as reactive oxygen species overwhelm the body's protective systems.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

Ruthless New Zealand scored six tries to overwhelm Ireland and preserve their 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park in a largely one-sided Nations Championship contest.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Blockbuster stock sales are threatening to overwhelm the bull market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

In her extended prime, Williams could outpower and overwhelm opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

They snake between dusty boxes, overwhelm a sawhorse; he leads her through a thicket of them to what feels like an upholstered piano bench at the far end, and helps her sit.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Even here in the relative safety of Annapolis, Maryland, an advancing armada of amped-up college kids overwhelms me.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Rates may rise even in recession this time, because the supply of Treasury debt overwhelms demand at current yields.

From MarketWatch Apr. 9, 2026

The cost of setting up a processing system to recover these byproducts often overwhelms their market, so domestic production likely won’t get off the ground without government support.

From Barron's Mar. 9, 2026

It even overwhelms his dawning understanding of Venice’s spreading cholera outbreak, as he concludes he would rather stay on vacation than save the boy—or himself.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

While he talks, von Rumpel struggles to keep his balance; the intermingling of so many odors in this shop overwhelms.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Looking back nearly a month later, the Pico Rivera resident doesn’t remember much of the U.S. men’s national team win over Paraguay, getting overwhelmed by the experience.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Real-estate experts say this is largely because some buyers don’t know mortgage comparison shopping is even an option, and those who do often feel overwhelmed with the available choices.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

We asked you to get in touch via BBC Your Voice to tell us who you thought should be included in a Scottish Hall of Fame and were overwhelmed by your responses.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

I have been overwhelmed by the global response to the arrests of our congregation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

On the occasions that Magic visited later in the day, when he was awake, Duane found himself overwhelmed by her energy and exuberance.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

Rather than overwhelming the final, the brief performance felt like a celebration of the World Cup’s global audience.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

It’s distressing for Ghazalian to relay that the West Hollywood restaurant is closed indefinitely, but the support, he said, has been overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Burnham is expected to be crowned Labour's leader on Friday after securing overwhelming support from the party's 403 MPs and the backing of major trade unions.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

A spokesperson added: "The overwhelming majority of farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously and work hard to manage nutrients, slurry and farm infrastructure properly."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

As they entered the basement, the sound of the steam thundering into the suppression pool was overwhelming.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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