overwhelm

Example Sentences

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And overwhelm is the state in which I make most of my bad financial decisions.

From Salon

In Europe, a sweeping blackout in Spain in April highlighted how big power swings can overwhelm the system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with the bright lights of the Rose Bowl, Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan said the pressure will not be overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been quite overwhelming to see how many people across the world are interested.”

From Los Angeles Times

This overwhelming brightness allows quasars to outshine their host galaxies and makes them visible to telescopes across vast cosmic distances.

From Science Daily