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overpower

[oh-ver-pou-er] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər /


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Often, it’s “winner takes all” in the tech industry, and large companies can overpower their competitors once they get to a certain market share.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards -- that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“All problem behaviors come from feelings that overpower skills,” she says, which is also “true for adults,” whose hyperpotent feelings “come out as bad behavior.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

That means Wales will face the full force of 15 Springbok forwards during the 80 minutes, with the famous "Bomb Squad" set to come on in the second half looking to overpower their hosts.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

I turned on a very slow trickle of 02; small enough that it couldn't overpower the crimp.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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