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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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For over an hour, a harder, grittier version of the club seemed ready to overcome its history and lift this elusive trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The bottom line: You can overcome many mediocre stock picks by holding for the long term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

He was the losing pitcher in a 1-0 game his sophomore year, had to overcome his injury and returned to peak form to deliver a pitching performance that will be remembered and admired for years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Japan's population dropped by a record 2.5 percent in the span of five years, census data showed Friday, as the world's fourth-largest economy struggles to overcome demographic woes.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

I wobbled like a newly dropped calf, overcome with the smell of sweat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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