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Overawed by the crowd, neither the ships’ crews nor the king’s troops lifted a finger to resist.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Overawed and mystified the lone passenger from Down-Under took in the scene while the big plane circled with diminished speed.

From The Brain by Blade, Alexander

Overawed by the splendor of her environment, Amarilly held her breath as they glided swiftly through the streets.

From Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Maniates, Belle Kanaris

Overawed by the angelic presence, and mortified by an inward consciousness of her folly and sin, Sarah uttered not another word.

From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I by Cox, Francis Augustus

Overawed a little by her rather imposing style of dress and features, Perce took off his cap, and begging her pardon, inquired for Oliver Burdeen.

From St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks by Various