overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Sir David said he was "completely overwhelmed" by messages he had received for his birthday - with King Charles III and Queen Camilla among his well-wishers.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

His mom was overwhelmed by the idea of sorting through all the financial details of the household and asked Wildstein to take over.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“The expenses and everything else, it just overwhelmed me,” said Merenda, who is 63.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

He fired the saw up, but the sound was overwhelmed by the wind.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith