- present participle of overcome.
overcoming
Example Sentences
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Watch how custom-made, natural-grass pitches are being installed across 16 stadiums, overcoming wildly different climates to ensure consistent play across the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
After overcoming each temptation, he goes to Galilee to proclaim God’s word.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
By combining highly efficient light capture with a sensitive quantum detection mechanism, the work marks a significant step toward overcoming long-standing challenges in terahertz technology.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Kyle Tucker took a step toward overcoming his recent struggles with a third-inning RBI single down the first-base line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Stage two of training is weighted more heavily than stage one, because it is more closely tied to overcoming cowardice,” he says.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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