overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Enthusiasm for the AI future had previously overwhelmed concerns that might have once stopped past rallies in its tracks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Staff described that they felt they were overwhelmed," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“When you’re out there promoting your movies, there’s a certain performative nature to it. It’s overwhelming. I do get overwhelmed by it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“When people are overwhelmed by today’s financial pressures, they often delay saving, avoid making decisions or react emotionally to market volatility, all of which can hurt long-term outcomes.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

As if fear had overwhelmed her circuitry so badly, she could function only in her most primitive mode.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix