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overwhelming

[oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel-] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl- /


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The bill had overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate, where it passed by a vote of 89-10.

From Barron's

It can feel overwhelming to sort through what’s necessary and what’s not, especially when your personal information and data are at stake.

From Salon

The overwhelming majority of them offer abysmally slow speeds.

From Salon

“The six years I’ve spent have been filled with moments so overwhelming and precious that it’s hard to fully put them into words,” he wrote in the post, according to a translation posted on Soompi.

From Los Angeles Times

Typing those words as an American in 2026 is overwhelming, even if the purpose here is simply to temporally contextualize this project.

From Salon