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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /




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Being judgmental is something we have to overcome, so using a multiplicity lens takes some effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

To overcome this challenge, the Rochester team carefully designed microscopic grooves on the black metal surface.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

But she felt the fabrics were "too special" to use, and it was only in prison she realised she "could overcome the challenge" and make something.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Stories of loss and tragedy, and how people overcome losses and tragedies.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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