overcome

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The second hurdle to overcome is the “software challenge” of decoding the brain’s signals and converting them to computer code.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The complaint states that Black feels “called by his faith to return to Broadview to pray for ICE officers there, but his experience requires him to overcome fear in order to do so.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It was a huge challenge they had to overcome.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

To overcome these barriers, scientists emphasize the need for collaboration across disciplines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Only years later did Melita overcome her Nazi training and realize the implication of her actions.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti