overwhelm

Example Sentences

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As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Coordinated attacks via networks of hijacked devices, used to overwhelm systems, also more than doubled in 2025 and are becoming more common thanks to services available for hire.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

As the pandemic progressed, the NHS reached a state of overwhelm and patients did not get the level of care they needed.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The host Knights used their balanced attack and nine three-pointers to simply overwhelm defending state champion Etiwanda, 80-66.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

One obvious option for Hooker would have been to charge across the river at Lee directly, hoping to overwhelm him with superior numbers.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell