overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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"This is the staggering reality of what can happen when even well-meaning owners become overwhelmed - over-breeding can take over, and conditions can spiral out of control."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A medical source who did not wish to be identified told AFP that the hospital was overwhelmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The flames grew “exponentially” and quickly overwhelmed firefighters who rushed in to extinguish the blaze, forcing them to retreat, Wedell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“I almost broke down crying,” Munn says, recalling how overwhelmed she felt that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As the Erebus and the Terror pulled away from the dock and the cheering grew even louder, one observer became overwhelmed by what was taking place before him.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler