overwhelm
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“It is a growth that would overwhelm this organization, and there’s no proof that they have the capacity to do it,” he said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Too many choices can lead to overwhelm; many people in an IRA are in cash, because they look at the 10,000-plus options available and they don’t know what to do with the money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
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
“I didn’t want to overwhelm you, or scare you with questions,” she says.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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