overpower
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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
The resolution would need to pass with a two-thirds majority in the Senate and House of Representatives to overpower a veto—a level of support it’s unlikely to get.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Nor does he have the punch to overpower opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
Economo also pointed to Lanchester's Laws -- mathematical equations developed during World War I that examine when large numbers of weaker fighters can overpower a smaller force of stronger ones.
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025
He was still attempting to fend off the flu-like symptoms of malaria that had been trying to overpower him since the first two canoes were smashed.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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