overcome
Example Sentences
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To overcome the effects of SLAMF6, Veillette and his colleagues created monoclonal antibodies designed to stop the molecule from binding to itself and triggering its suppressive signals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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
"It has been a success. The difficulties have been overcome and we are going to be working on making this partnership even better," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
I only know that I can’t manage anything else right now, that I am overcome myself and barely hanging on, and I don’t want someone else in my room while I unravel.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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