overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Malinin, who earned nine points for his second-place finish in the short program, entered his first Olympic Games as the overwhelming favorite to win individual gold.

From Los Angeles Times

Malinin, the 21-year old from Northern Virginia, comes into the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of Team USA’s biggest stars and the overwhelming favorite to win gold in men’s figure skating.

From The Wall Street Journal

That viral demand overwhelmed manufacturing capacity and outpaced employers’ willingness to cover the drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lem, who is also a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, said Amelia's appeal had "snowballed" and he was "overwhelmed" by the response.

From BBC

Still, he found the interest being added on to what he owed "overwhelming", and began making voluntary repayments from the get-go.

From BBC