overcome

Example Sentences

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Judit’s mission to survive and overcome the unhappiness of her childhood gives her life meaning—but it does her damage as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Starship may offer a way to overcome these challenges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s been a hard time for me, and I was able to overcome it,” he said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Given the technological hurdles it needs to overcome, it's a pretty ambitious timeline.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Having to work closely with these women helped Klavdiya overcome this prejudice.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein