overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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"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

But they're not as overwhelmed as we are as a family.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“When you’re out there promoting your movies, there’s a certain performative nature to it. It’s overwhelming. I do get overwhelmed by it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That way, goals like building an emergency fund or creating flexibility within one’s finances are easier to connect to, she said — and can also thwart the feeling of being overwhelmed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Looking at the crowd, she could see her mother at the front of the line pleading with the desk sergeant, who looked overwhelmed.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh