overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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A medical source who did not wish to be identified told AFP that the hospital was overwhelmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The flames grew “exponentially” and quickly overwhelmed firefighters who rushed in to extinguish the blaze, forcing them to retreat, Wedell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I feel overwhelmed by all the advice online.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

To keep you from getting overwhelmed, The Wall Street Journal asked Govan for a guide to 10 must-see pieces, including a few recent additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As the Erebus and the Terror pulled away from the dock and the cheering grew even louder, one observer became overwhelmed by what was taking place before him.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler