overran

Example Sentences

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Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Then, when Nazi Germany overran Denmark, Danish diplomats asked Washington to secure Greenland, which became a valuable refueling station for bombers and a source of minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

The project was initially budgeted for $5.25 billion but overran costs and faced delays due to disputes between Sacyr and canal authorities.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

They caused chaos across their two trials, which both overran by months.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

But there was no work, the dogs overran the streets and there was never enough food.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman