overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Gul, the U.S. retains one overwhelming competitive advantage: the ability to quickly turn new ideas into large, profitable businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

My chest constricts as a wave of homesickness overwhelms me.

From Literature

The idea is to pivot from “dinner party” to “get-together where there will be food,” creating formats that reduce host overwhelm, invite participation, and turn food into a collaborative ritual.

From Salon

He added a further two shows on Monday after overwhelming demand for the initial ticket pre-sale.

From BBC

At Banissa's main hospital, an influx of severely malnourished children -- some arriving from neighbouring Ethiopia -- has overwhelmed the paediatric ward.

From Barron's