overpowering

Example Sentences

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When Roberts-Smith came home from Afghanistan in 2013, he was considered a national hero, having been awarded Australia's highest military honour for single-handedly overpowering Taliban fighters attacking his SAS platoon.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In Michigan’s overpowering run in this tournament, Mara was everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

When it ended, the Dodgers had completed an overpowering sweep of the Brewers with a 5-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

There was Robert’s reproach making itself felt by a quicker, fiercer, more overpowering love, which had awakened within her toward him.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin