overwhelm

Example Sentences

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In late January, union members voted overwhelming to give their leadership the authority to call a strike at its discretion.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm speaking to many anxious clients at the moment who often come away from our conversations feeling less overwhelmed and much more reassured," she said.

From BBC

An immigration judge found "overwhelming evidence" that Kordia was truthful about the funds, reports the Associated Press news agency.

From BBC

"It's been overwhelming, we've had no end of messages, gifts, flowers, hampers," her mum said.

From BBC

When overwhelming force meets unyielding resistance, the result is often explosive.

From The Wall Street Journal