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overpower

[oh-ver-pou-er] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər /


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Luke Littler produced form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Caine said the Iranian military is adapting to the U.S. strategy, but remains confident in Washington’s ability to overpower Tehran.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

But Darth Vader’s costume, runway fashion by brands like Lanvin and Undercover, and more screens devoted to recent movies and videogames threaten to overpower the nuanced arrangements in the previous rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Russell, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said the heads of the world's biggest AI companies understand the dangers posed by super-intelligent systems that could one day overpower humans.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

I turned on a very slow trickle of 02; small enough that it couldn't overpower the crimp.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir