overwhelm
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Proponents note that it requires a great deal of experience and specialized skills, often in managing the intense feelings it can stir, which can overwhelm a patient and the therapist alike.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The problem is that oil may now overwhelm those positives, Altman said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
If the kitchen feels far gone — trash, dishes, that low-grade sense of overwhelm — it’s easy to assume that anything short of a full clean won’t make a meaningful difference.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Bellamy wants his side to attack at pace, dominate possession and overwhelm opponents, regardless of who they are up against.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
But there was no way I could overwhelm them all!
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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