overcome
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500 has overcome worries about artificial intelligence and the geopolitical fallout from the war in Iran to stage one of its strongest two-month showings on record.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
And yet, in the book she voices doubts—if not in his capacity to serve, then in his ability to overcome the public beliefs that he couldn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Being judgmental is something we have to overcome, so using a multiplicity lens takes some effort.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
For a moment, Danny was overcome with too many feelings.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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