overwhelm
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But even with the new investment it is likely that an adversary armed with hypersonic missiles would be able to overwhelm Britain's defences.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
While larger stocks overwhelm the S&P 500, at least companies like Nvidia and Apple have the market value to back up that status.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
He believed the U.S. could overwhelm the regime with air power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Some critics were skeptical before the completion of each project, fearing they would overwhelm the landmarked buildings or erase essential history.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
I felt the blood drain from my face and feared blackness would overwhelm me.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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