overpower
Example Sentences
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In Chicago in November, the All Blacks ran away from Ireland with three tries in 15 second-half minutes, before Farrell's side were brutally overpowered by scrum-masters South Africa.
From BBC
Gaga’s voice overpowered Crypto.com Arena, her robotic movements captivating the audience as she performed a rock version of her Grammy-winning hit “Abracadabra.”
From Los Angeles Times
It smelled of something rich and woody and slightly overpowering: like money, distilled.
From Literature
“But it isn’t as overpowering on a plane as it is on a ship. I’m glad we’re far above and can’t hear the roar of the waves!”
From Literature
Nor does he have the punch to overpower opponents.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
