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overwhelmed

[oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlmd, -ˈwɛlmd /


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It’s just that, sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by all the work Tūtū and I have to do.

From Literature

The Grammy winner went on to reference his small-town upbringing, saying, “I wasn’t the most talented kid in any respect, but I just had dreams,” before becoming overwhelmed with emotion.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have another 500 kids that are waiting, and I haven't answered a bunch of messages because I'm overwhelmed," he added.

From Barron's

“It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, even helpless in challenging times. But music never stands still,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

It tells me that our democratic institutions and traditions are resilient, deeply rooted and not easily overwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal