overcome
Example Sentences
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The man was in tears afterwards, utterly spent, completely overcome.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In any case even if Burnham wins the nomination to stand he would have to overcome a challenging hurdle in a seat where despite his having local links Reform UK have high hopes of winning.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Yet stocks often fail to move enough to overcome the fear or greed premium that dealers bake into options premiums to protect themselves.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The U.K. telecommunications company’s German unit continued to demonstrate it had overcome the impact of regulatory headwinds despite subscriber losses, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Now she was the one overcome with nerves.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing overcome
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