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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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But as obstacles go, the technological issues may be much easier to overcome than the human ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“My biggest concern right now — aside from my case, you could say — is my children. It’s a trauma that remains. It’s difficult to overcome that experience.”

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

"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

Now she was the one overcome with nerves.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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