overpowering

Example Sentences

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But, six months after sustaining a calf tear during that final, Kerr demonstrated his return to full fitness by overpowering world-class opposition as the complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists went head to head.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

When it ended, the Dodgers had completed an overpowering sweep of the Brewers with a 5-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Belknap found the stench overpowering, but Holmes seemed not to notice it.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson