overwhelm

Example Sentences

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Bellamy wants his side to attack at pace, dominate possession and overwhelm opponents, regardless of who they are up against.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

The goal was to help the deputies understand the feeling of sensory overwhelm, which many autistic people experience when incoming stimulation exceeds their capacity to process.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The amount of the work was beginning to overwhelm us.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee