overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Even with the bright lights of the Rose Bowl, Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan said the pressure will not be overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been quite overwhelming to see how many people across the world are interested.”

From Los Angeles Times

This overwhelming brightness allows quasars to outshine their host galaxies and makes them visible to telescopes across vast cosmic distances.

From Science Daily

"Pick just two or three clear priorities - for example, saving £1,200 towards a dream holiday might feel overwhelming, but £100 a month feels achievable," he says.

From BBC

Can overwhelming wholesomeness be enough of a punchline to carry an entire series?

From Salon