overcome

Example Sentences

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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

This provides investors with a more reasonable entry point if they think smartglasses are about to overcome a history of false starts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But being trained in the process is perhaps the easiest hurdle to overcome.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

She’d have a lot to overcome when she finally got back on the road.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat