overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Weather services are forecasting another round of hot weather this weekend, after record high temperatures in late June that led to excess deaths, overwhelmed hospitals and closed schools.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Customs authorities are overwhelmed by small packages arriving from overseas, the European Commission says, and since e-commerce is so popular, the current duty exemption gives importers a competitive advantage.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Bustin started his mobile detailing company in 2023 and was quickly overwhelmed with business: “There were days I’d work 32 hours straight because we had so much going on,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

They were suddenly overwhelmed by flames and tried to take shelter, the Department of the Interior said.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

All I can do is stare at the ground, overwhelmed by the feeling that I messed up somehow.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller