overcome

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However, as nuclear fusion attracts more public and private capital, Bechtel expects researchers to overcome these problems and make fusion a commercially viable source of energy by 2050.

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

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

Suddenly, and without warning, I was overcome by a rush of emotion.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt