overpowering

Example Sentences

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Dustin Dunwoody, Royal: Armed with an overpowering fastball, Dunwoody is 7-0, has an 0.18 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Lower-end soy sauces tend to have a higher salt content, which can be overpowering in your sweet cookie batter.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

AI has given her an overpowering reason to consider homework pointless.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

He slumped back, and because no one was there to see, he opened his mouth to give oudet to his overpowering grief.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides