overpowered
Example Sentences
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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
Home captain Rani Khedira overpowered former Union midfielder Robert Andrich to pounce on a loose ball and hammer home in the 28th minute.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
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 • Feb. 6, 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
