overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Consulates are overwhelmed, according to some diplomats, with so many Mexican nationals facing deportation — or worse fates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“I almost broke down crying,” Munn says, recalling how overwhelmed she felt that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When he pulled open the heavy glass door at the front of the brick building, Bat was overwhelmed by smells and sounds.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold