overwhelmed
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As she described being overwhelmed, her band slowly revved up her song “Wrecking Ball.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
When questioned Thursday by conservative media outlet Real America's Voice, Zacharia said she had registered to take the bar exam but was then "distracted and overwhelmed" by plans to move with her husband to China.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
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 morning after, Stanley told the BBC he was "exhausted" and "overwhelmed with emotion".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But she seemed too overwhelmed to know what to do, which was a good thing for us.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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