overcame
Example Sentences
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Pinegrove overcame a tough market and an LP base ‘traumatized’ by SVB’s collapse to raise $1.5 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Through a highly coordinated grassroots campaign, Nixon overcame a $15-million fundraising deficit against Vindman in a state where affordability, high property insurance costs and public infrastructure strain were top concerns for many voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
But after 54 hours of work and several timely pep talks, Claude overcame its skepticism—and its case of impostor syndrome— and surprised itself with the result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Australia overcame an early red card for Miles Amatosero to defeat home side Japan and seal their first win under new head coach Les Kiss, who succeeded Joe Schmidt earlier this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It was that, the knowing that we would win, and the excitement that overcame the being scared.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
