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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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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

Now Kane's stellar form and fitness suggest the time might be right for England and their talisman to overcome the barrier that has brought 60 years of pain.

From BBC • 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

The self-funded billionaire has “a very high hill to overcome, and the challenge gets steeper and steeper as we get more data from the counties,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I staggered back, overcome by the need for sleep.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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