overcome
Example Sentences
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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
“My biggest concern right now — aside from my case, you could say — is my children. It’s a trauma that remains. It’s difficult to overcome that experience.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Those studies involved longer-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists, which may be better able to overcome GLP-1 resistance, according to Gloyn.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
"It has been a success. The difficulties have been overcome and we are going to be working on making this partnership even better," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
He had hoped Gurgi would have overcome his fear, but he could not blame the creature for running off after his ordeal in the whirlpool.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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