overcoming
Example Sentences
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“We know young people have difficulty with patience, tolerating frustration and delaying gratification. They have a harder time managing and overcoming difficulty,” says Feuer, who wasn’t involved in the China research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
District challenges: The primary challenge is overcoming low enrollment, which Bruno said stems from financial challenges facing students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Everyone has the feeling that their technical capabilities are growing in terms of autonomy, in terms of overcoming electronic warfare systems, and in terms of the distance at which they can fire."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
All three preceding quarter-finals on Arthur Ashe Stadium - Aryna Sabalenka beating Linda Noskova and Jessica Pegula overcoming Emma Navarro, with Tiafoe's win sandwiched in the middle - went the full distance.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
It messed with their sympathy, with the story in their head about people overcoming adversity to be shining lights in the world.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
