overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Hundreds of unpaid carers have told the BBC they are under strain or overwhelmed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Kitchen workers were overwhelmed preparing mountains of shrimp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

I crawl in back with her and am overwhelmed by the smell of lavender.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy