overcome
Example Sentences
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Like Hull, Korda had to overcome a frustrating start.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
J&J said the Firelink platform is a novel approach to overcome limitations of existing treatments by delivering a highly selective protein degrader to tumor cells, while avoiding healthy cells.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Not even Kelsey Plum’s return could overcome the will of the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Those studies involved longer-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists, which may be better able to overcome GLP-1 resistance, according to Gloyn.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Penelope’s words poured out lickety-split, for now that the big moment had arrived, she too was overcome with nerves.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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