overwhelm
Example Sentences
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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
And the overwhelming majority do not have access to the millions on offer at powerhouses such as Duke or Kentucky.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
