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overwhelmed

[oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlmd, -ˈwɛlmd /


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“I am overwhelmed and extremely proud that my son paid me that ‘mustache’ remark.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

At the Cox's Bazar courthouse, prosecutor Tawhidul Anwar said he was overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Real-estate experts say this is largely because some buyers don’t know mortgage comparison shopping is even an option, and those who do often feel overwhelmed with the available choices.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Malcolm says he has been overwhelmed by the support of friends of all nationalities.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“That is a lot of people,” she said, slightly overwhelmed.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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