overwhelm

Example Sentences

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As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Coordinated attacks via networks of hijacked devices, used to overwhelm systems, also more than doubled in 2025 and are becoming more common thanks to services available for hire.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In that time, we had the team where you had that momentum and we'd just dominate teams for 10-15-minute spells where the speed we put into the game was ridiculous and we could overwhelm teams.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

If the snowpack melts too fast, the surge of water can overwhelm rivers and infrastructure, leading to flooding and water supply shortages later in the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Mariam remembered how the girl’s mere presence used to overwhelm him.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini