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overwhelm

[oh-ver-hwelm, -welm] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm /




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For now, counties like Hood remain stuck in purgatory, watching rapid development overwhelm their communities while waiting for state policy to catch up.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That meant some reflected moonlight from clouds in the lower atmosphere was present, but not enough to overwhelm the much fainter airglow signal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“Jalen knew that he was not going to overwhelm anyone with his physical attributes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The problem is that oil may now overwhelm those positives, Altman said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

She was afraid the despair would overwhelm her.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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