overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Some employees said the promotion has overwhelmed their restaurants, leading workers to quit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

His mom was overwhelmed by the idea of sorting through all the financial details of the household and asked Wildstein to take over.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Losing two loved ones so close together has left me overwhelmed with grief and facing challenges I never expected.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

According to Seale, the Hermitage servants, accustomed to simpler farm life, were overwhelmed when thousands of people descended on the White House to celebrate Jackson’s inauguration.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis