overrun
Example Sentences
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Because you are in an environment that is now suddenly overrun with a tremendous amount of A.I., and I worry about critical thinking skills.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
I came back and my entire house was overrun by mice.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Immigration had been “very positive” for Ireland overall, Martin said, adding that “sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun or whatever.”
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
A dog in Kent has given birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies, leaving her owners overrun.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Jason had secretly hoped to visit the ancient site of Apollo’s Oracle, maybe get some insight into his personal future, but if the place had been overrun by monsters .
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing overrun
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: over-
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