- present participle of overwhelm.
overwhelming
Example Sentences
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Plus, the package cleared both the House and Senate with overwhelming, veto-proof majorities, so Congress could override the president.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
He said it was "the first meaningful airport expansion in decades", adding: "Certainly for the economy of the Gatwick area, and for travellers in south east England, this is nothing but an overwhelming positive."
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
“While the overwhelming sense is that demand is still far exceeding supply, investors are waiting for Micron to indicate that is still the case.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
During closing speeches, Keenan said the jury had heard "strong and overwhelming" accounts from the women about their experiences with the actor.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
After a few minutes of tidying, the silence becomes overwhelming.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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