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overwhelm

[oh-ver-hwelm, -welm] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm /




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They also had lower indicators of oxidative stress, a form of cellular damage caused when unstable molecules known as reactive oxygen species overwhelm the body's protective systems.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

Blockbuster stock sales are threatening to overwhelm the bull market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

They say the facilities, which house the equipment powering AI and computing systems, could overwhelm the local power supply and hike utility bills.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Gilmore have sued to limit the planned expansion of the studio, calling it a “massively scaled” development that “would overwhelm, disrupt, and forever transform the community.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

I feel vertigo overwhelm me, and I fall to the ground at Nyame’s feet.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Even here in the relative safety of Annapolis, Maryland, an advancing armada of amped-up college kids overwhelms me.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

“The unexpected overwhelms you,” said McDonnel, who said her obligations for her parents vary daily and weekly.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

The Sagrada Família overwhelms her with emotion whenever she visits, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

But both he and Balda know how much medicine the audience can handle in their fluff before the bitterness overwhelms the sweet.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Sometimes this mix of sounds and smells overwhelms me, but when its gone, I kind of miss it.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

“I am overwhelmed and extremely proud that my son paid me that ‘mustache’ remark.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Estate planning can backfire for those who get overwhelmed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

At the Cox's Bazar courthouse, prosecutor Tawhidul Anwar said he was overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Krissy West, a school physical therapist and mother from New Hampshire, started advocating for more recess last year, after seeing her daughter Daisy get overwhelmed, sometimes resulting in tantrums after school.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Electricity had overwhelmed her circuits, but then her recovery program activated, and after a moment, she was fully functional again.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

Most forfeiture targets have none of those advantages, which is why the overwhelming majority of forfeitures are never contested at all.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Note that the act was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

I know apartment hunting can be overwhelming, especially when you’re doing it from a different city, and hiring a broker might seem like a convenience that’s well worth the cost.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Littler went into the final as the overwhelming favourite and a stunning 167 finish in the fourth leg secured an early break to help him claim the first mini-session 4-1.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Studies have shown that Maclin’s common sense is correct: the overwhelming majority of people who are confronted by police and asked questions respond, and when asked to be searched, they comply.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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