overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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“The expenses and everything else, it just overwhelmed me,” said Merenda, who is 63.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

These higher-order effects are much harder to achieve because they are naturally very weak and quickly become overwhelmed by noise.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

“I’m overwhelmed and so angry that I can’t even explain it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Even at the premiere, some had trouble speaking because they were so overwhelmed with emotions: "This is the happiest day of my life," exclaimed one.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“That is a lot of people,” she said, slightly overwhelmed.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti