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overrun

[oh-ver-ruhn, oh-ver-ruhn] / ˌoʊ vərˈrʌn, ˈoʊ vərˌrʌn /




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Because you are in an environment that is now suddenly overrun with a tremendous amount of A.I., and I worry about critical thinking skills.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Immigration had been “very positive” for Ireland overall, Martin said, adding that “sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun or whatever.”

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The taoiseach said "Europe is still a very good place to live", adding that Europe was sometimes "characterised wrongly in terms of it being overrun".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"Sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun, or whatever."

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Hopefully her friends had all made it on board, but they’d have to set sail immediately or risk being overrun.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan