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overwhelmed

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


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“If I push too hard, I get overwhelmed and pressure sets in,” says Munro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He’d stand in the aisles overwhelmed by the Technicolor labels, the piles of Edenic produce, and the thought that his family — wherever they may be — might not be able to afford food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"Staff described that they felt they were overwhelmed," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“She’s so overwhelmed with gratitude! And so excited to start a new life as a wife and mother!”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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