overpower
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
With all my strength, I tried to push the monster away, but I could not overpower it.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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