overpower

Example Sentences

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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

K-pop star Nana helped overpower a home intruder and is recovering in hospital after suffering injuries during the tussle, South Korean police said on Sunday.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Like the pachinko game that serves as title and metaphor for the series and the Min Jin Lee book on which it is based, action and reaction overpower whatever plans we might make.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

“Hi, Mama,” he said, and he beamed up at her, hoping it would overpower the awkwardness that hung over everything.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro