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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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Like Hull, Korda had to overcome a frustrating start.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But as obstacles go, the technological issues may be much easier to overcome than the human ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Even so, treatments have been developed to help overcome insulin resistance, raising the possibility that similar approaches could eventually be created for GLP-1 resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The Vegas Golden Knights jump out to a 3-0 lead and that proves too much for the Ducks to overcome as their season ends.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

She stood up, struggling to overcome her unease.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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