overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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U.S. forces face challenges defending a huge swath of territory, with local air defenses overwhelmed and a shortage of munitions for missile defenses.
"They may not be able to move to higher ground and therefore could be overwhelmed very quickly by water," he said.
From BBC
The singer seemed overwhelmed as she made her third trip of the night to the podium.
From BBC
“I was overwhelmed by the number of things I didn’t know,” she says.
“You’re overwhelmed with the checklist when somebody dies. Having some sensitivity and ease in functioning is important.”
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
