overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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All this is to say that I feel pressured by my husband’s diagnosis, I am running out of time — and overwhelmed trying to plan an extended trip while also considering the costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"This is the staggering reality of what can happen when even well-meaning owners become overwhelmed - over-breeding can take over, and conditions can spiral out of control."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Staff seemed overwhelmed as they evacuated the entire terminal, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A medical source who did not wish to be identified told AFP that the hospital was overwhelmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I was overwhelmed by the thought of racing in the Iditarod.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell