overpowered
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Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and retook control of the Flydubai aircraft, landing it safely at an airport in Tabuk, northwestern Saudi Arabia, with more than 170 people on board.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
There have been “years where I feel completely overpowered to the point where I’m not motivated to take part,” said Murillo, who didn’t vote in 2024 but plans to do so in November.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Kazakh second seed overpowered 13th seed Osaka to win 6-1 6-4 on Louis Armstrong Stadium to set up a quarter-final against China's Zheng Qinwen.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Were those chuckles overpowered by groans and eye rolls?
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The ground rumbled, and a sound like an avalanche overpowered the demon’s roar.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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