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As often happens with him, you felt that the pitcher had fooled him and that, in his passion, he had simply overpowered it.
One day he attacked Northup, who overpowered his owner and, seizing his whip, struck him—an act punishable by death in Louisiana.
The ‘12 Years a Slave’ Book Shows Slavery As Even More Appalling Than In the Film | Jimmy So | October 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTUsing concealed weapons in a coordinated assault, they quickly overpowered the Afghan guards and attacked two CIA officers.
The First American: Excerpt from Henry Crumpton’s ‘The Art of Intelligence’ | Henry A. Crumpton | May 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Days later, armed with knives, the assailants overpowered him outside his Gaza City flat.
Many of the victims are alcoholics, so when they are attacked they are easily overpowered.
Serial Killer Targets Homeless Men in Orange County | Christine Pelisek | January 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd in the midst of his speculations, overpowered by fatigue, he fell asleep, and ate his breakfast next morning very happily.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuHad he done so, and at that time attempted to dethrone the king, he would certainly have been overpowered and slain.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeNot only were his despatches lost, but he was mistaken in believing that the Cawnpore garrison was overpowered.
The Red Year | Louis TracyThither Bruce and his friends, having overpowered Comyn's adherents, at once proceeded.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. Murisonoverpowered with anguish, the light suddenly dropped from her hand, and she fell senseless upon the floor.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
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