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overpower

[oh-ver-pou-er] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər /


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The team believes giant prey animals may have triggered an "evolutionary arms race" in which predators evolved stronger jaws and skulls to overpower increasingly massive herbivores.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

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

Caine said the Iranian military is adapting to the U.S. strategy, but remains confident in Washington’s ability to overpower Tehran.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Russell, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said the heads of the world's biggest AI companies understand the dangers posed by super-intelligent systems that could one day overpower humans.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“Hi, Mama,” he said, and he beamed up at her, hoping it would overpower the awkwardness that hung over everything.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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