overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of unpaid carers have told the BBC they are under strain or overwhelmed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Kitchen workers were overwhelmed preparing mountains of shrimp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

That first session of therapy left me feeling raw and overwhelmed.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day