overcome
Example Sentences
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His preparation, including studying where to miss and how to recover, helped him overcome challenges and evolve as a player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
According to Gloyn, these longer-lasting formulations may help overcome GLP-1 resistance.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Rosenior insisted he was not "shooting myself in the foot" by suspending Rosenior and said there were "hurdles" to overcome in order for the midfielder to return to action.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“Look, we’re playing the first major of the year, it’s the Masters,” he said, having overcome a slightly wobbly start to collect five birdies in his final 11 holes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“Good!” said the Professor, “both good. But neither must go alone. There must be force to overcome force if need be; the Slovak is strong and rough, and he carries rude arms.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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