overmaster
Example Sentences
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It was a welcome reminder that even in the rankly toxic House of Representatives, sometimes the personal transcends the ideological and that civility and empathy can overmaster appearances.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2012
A kingdom is ruled well when the glory of ruling does not overmaster the spirit.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
I was unreasonably angry with Neville that day, but I never guessed that my passion would overmaster me to that extent.
From Our Bessie by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
The men, however, again seized him, and told him his ringing would be of no use, as there were fellows inside who could overmaster any effort of his.
From Recollections of Old Liverpool by Nonagenarian, A
Scoundrels dictate laws to the Convention, which they overmaster.
From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne
