overwhelm

Example Sentences

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U.S. forces face challenges defending a huge swath of territory, with local air defenses overwhelmed and a shortage of munitions for missile defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mental strain broke some, and others opted out of the program due to the overwhelming stress and pressure of it all and chose to work on campus in some other role.

From Literature

Yes, they were well beaten by South Africa and given a scare by USA but there is a reason they came into this tournament as overwhelming favourites.

From BBC

The first event — centered on “It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” by Anne De Marcken — was an overwhelming success.

From Los Angeles Times

She keeps her eye on the more withdrawn children, finding it overwhelming at times to ensure that no student in pain goes unnoticed.

From Salon