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overpowering

[oh-ver-pou-er-ing] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
very strong
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In Michigan’s overpowering run in this tournament, Mara was everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But, six months after sustaining a calf tear during that final, Kerr demonstrated his return to full fitness by overpowering world-class opposition as the complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists went head to head.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Anything that adds ballast and soaks up the warm bits without overpowering them earns a spot here.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

The air is bad here, there’s too much musk, the overpowering scent of money.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood