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
Between recovering from her first heartbreak and overcoming burnout from her debut album “Queen of the Clouds,” the remote town has offered her a seaside refuge ever since childhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 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
By overcoming their pre-tournament concerns, Sabalenka and Rybakina have underlined their position as the two standout players on the WTA Tour.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Stage two of training is weighted more heavily than stage one, because it is more closely tied to overcoming cowardice,” he says.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
