overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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When the band cleared its social media profiles and revealed the release date for their new album on New Year's Day, Weverse was so overwhelmed by fans logging on for information that the platform crashed.
From BBC
In the book, you talk about parents being overwhelmed by never-ending coordination on group chats, school apps, carpooling texts.
From Los Angeles Times
They reported that hospitals in many cities had been overwhelmed and were unable to treat those with severe injuries, especially to the head and eyes.
From BBC
Medical staff in Iran have described hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured patients.
From BBC
Since Friday night, staff at three hospitals have told the BBC they had been overwhelmed with casualties.
From BBC
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