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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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And yet, in the book she voices doubts—if not in his capacity to serve, then in his ability to overcome the public beliefs that he couldn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Being judgmental is something we have to overcome, so using a multiplicity lens takes some effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

To overcome this challenge, the Rochester team carefully designed microscopic grooves on the black metal surface.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Her active lifestyle at home helped overcome feeling of not being sporty, despite always being "clumsy".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I squat, right on the sidewalk, feeling crazy, overcome.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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