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

Their military doctrines increasingly emphasize mass production of cheap drones and ballistic missiles designed to overwhelm Western stockpiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

They overwhelm us with their chatter;—we understand very little of it, but we listen and the words sound friendly.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque