overbear

Example Sentences

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I know that it is easy to overbear a person’s mind if you continuously barrage them with questions and accuse them.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011

But just because Karl Malden won't be brought to overbear on this doesn't mean Amex considers it unimportant.

From Time Magazine Archive

The tree is hardy, a rapid grower, comes into bearing early, and is, if anything, inclined to overbear.

From Fruits of Queensland by Benson, Albert H.

The vines are doubtfully hardy and in many parts of the North must have winter protection; they are not vigorous and are inclined to overbear, to remedy which they must have close pruning.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.

Half the persistent opposition of the brace of Adamses to British legislation was inspired by the commanding position of a few families in Boston—the Hutchinsons and Olivers, who "will rule and overbear in all things."

From Beginnings of the American People by Dodd, William E.