overpowering

Example Sentences

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No pitcher has been as overpowering as Garcia was under the lights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Dustin Dunwoody, Royal: Armed with an overpowering fastball, Dunwoody is 7-0, has an 0.18 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

More shocking still, Cignetti has the Hoosiers overpowering opponents and outmuscling stars, despite a roster that doesn’t feature a single five-star recruit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

As I creep down the hall, the odor becomes overpowering.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins