overpowered

Example Sentences

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Were those chuckles overpowered by groans and eye rolls?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Britain's Emma Raducanu was overpowered by sixth seed Amanda Anisimova at Indian Wells, losing 6-1 6-1 in a third-round encounter lasting only 52 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

When investors saw the perceived danger outlined in Citrini’s 2028 predictions, anxiety overpowered more rational decision-making and spread throughout the market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Now that I see how unwieldy and overpowered his swing is, I have zero doubt he’ll mistime it and swing too soon.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone