overpower

Example Sentences

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Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resolution would need to pass with a two-thirds majority in the Senate and House of Representatives to overpower a veto—a level of support it’s unlikely to get.

From Barron's

Ultimately, France overpowered Scotland in the final quarter with plenty to spare to win the title.

From BBC

The air had a heaviness to it, making the smell of fresh-mown grass almost overpowering, and a quick glance at the sky showed an approaching storm.

From Literature

Pretty soon everything quieted down and I knew that Old Rowdy had been overpowered and was getting the Red Cross treatment.

From Literature