overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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Rather than becoming trapped in negative thinking or overwhelmed by frustration, people with greater psychological flexibility can recognize their emotions, consider their options, and respond in a more productive way.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
The threat comes from both rivers and the sea, while surface water flooding - where local drainage systems become overwhelmed during heavy downpours - is seen as an increasing danger.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The morning after, Stanley told the BBC he was "exhausted" and "overwhelmed with emotion".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“While I understand feeling overwhelmed by the cost, I believe it’s better to address medical debt than ignore it,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The first several times I had gone to the White City, I had been awed and overwhelmed by its beauty.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
