overwhelming

Example Sentences

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When a workout feels overwhelming, people are more likely to stop or avoid it altogether.

From Science Daily

She added: "The Met recruits hundreds of officers and staff every year, the overwhelming majority of exemplary character who are dedicated to protecting the public."

From BBC

"The US has overwhelming naval power and it has the ability to lift pretty large numbers of troops," he said.

From BBC

Both fires raised concerns about the water supply, as hydrants went dry due to overwhelming demand.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, Google possessed one overwhelming advantage over its big rival.

From The Wall Street Journal