overcome

Example Sentences

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In another quarter of a century, however, He says he believes researchers will overcome the hardware challenge, and future interfaces will be just as convenient as today’s wireless earbuds.

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

"Our consumer business worked to overcome formidable challenges," rotating chairwoman Meng Wanzhou said in Tuesday's report, noting also that Huawei was "moving toward a future that is full of uncertainty".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

However, once they have overcome them and have begun to be venerated, having wiped out all those who were envious of their accomplishments, they remain powerful, secure, honoured, and successful.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli