- present participle of overwhelm.
overwhelming
Example Sentences
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But despite the overwhelming death and devastation, such cultural losses run deep.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
After all, as the world’s dominant superpower and guarantor of security for dozens of countries over the past 80 years, America’s influence on the planet has been overwhelming.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
Surging global bond yields are overwhelming the inflation-hedge narrative, says YCC Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
For many Los Angeles families, it’s not one responsibility that is overwhelming; it’s the hundreds of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The air was filled with the aroma of springtime, and if it weren’t for the overwhelming silence, it would’ve been peaceful.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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