overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Yes, they were well beaten by South Africa and given a scare by USA but there is a reason they came into this tournament as overwhelming favourites.

From BBC

The first event — centered on “It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” by Anne De Marcken — was an overwhelming success.

From Los Angeles Times

She keeps her eye on the more withdrawn children, finding it overwhelming at times to ensure that no student in pain goes unnoticed.

From Salon

The material activates two separate chemical reactions once inside a tumor cell, overwhelming it with oxidative stress while leaving surrounding healthy tissue unharmed.

From Science Daily

Despite some species being naturally resilient to wet winters, rescue groups said repeated storms and saturated ground were overwhelming animals' ability to cope.

From BBC