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overrun

[oh-ver-ruhn, oh-ver-ruhn] / ˌoʊ vərˈrʌn, ˈoʊ vərˌrʌn /




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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

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

Those two programs essentially act as cost overrun insurance, she argued, because they give developers like utilities financial cushions on their projects.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

We had to do something, or we’d be overrun.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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