Example Sentences

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“Din Overpowers Dave Clark Five,” a May 1964 headline in The New York Times ran atop an article about the band’s appearance at Carnegie Hall.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2013

Gasquet Overpowers Klahn Bradley Klahn of the United States faltered under a withering attack by Richard Gasquet of France, losing 6-3, 6-3, 6-1, in the second round of the 2012 United States Open.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2012