overcoming

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Brazil were made to work, but overcoming these situations should only make them stronger - winning so dramatically will certainly give them momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Iraq, overcoming regional disputes, is also sending some of its oil through a pipeline to Turkey.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, overcoming a 29-point deficit to take a 3-1 series lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The Christian religion gained influence in Europe over several centuries, gradually overcoming the old religions practiced by the people living there.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz