overcame
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When they fell behind 4-0 on Saturday, the Brewers didn’t have to think back very far to recall a time when they overcame that kind of deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The research team overcame this obstacle by developing a technique that applies tiny amounts of MOF material directly to the mitochondrial surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Beyond the recognition, the experience felt spiritually transformative for the Guadalajara native; not the least because of the hurdles he overcame to bring it to fruition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Welshman Clayton edged past Krzysztof Ratajski 2-1, and he will take on the Netherlands' Wessel Nijman, who overcame 2018 world champion Rob Cross in straight sets.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“I am a fearless fighter for girls’ education who overcame a horrific attempt to silence me.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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