overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Tellingly, though, the moment has very little to do with her characters, which are yet again overwhelmed by her grandiose ideas.

From Los Angeles Times

In a victim impact statement read to the court, her mother Lynn Sparkes said her daughter's death had left the family with a "lifetime of overwhelming grief".

From BBC

Bellamy wants his side to attack at pace, dominate possession and overwhelm opponents, regardless of who they are up against.

From BBC

Sewage is spilt when it is raining to prevent the system becoming overwhelmed and backing up into people's homes.

From BBC

As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily