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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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To overcome these issues, the researchers created a hybrid converter that combines a piezoelectric resonator with small, commercially available capacitors arranged in a carefully designed configuration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

In Northern Ireland, supermarkets must overcome two hurdles before they can start to sell alcohol.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

However, Tesla will have to overcome regulatory hurdles to bring the robotaxi to market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“Look, we’re playing the first major of the year, it’s the Masters,” he said, having overcome a slightly wobbly start to collect five birdies in his final 11 holes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mr. Brocklehurst again paused—perhaps overcome by his feelings.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë