overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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“Losing two loved ones so close together has left me overwhelmed with grief and facing challenges I never expected.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"The virus quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen and stabilize his condition," Goodman said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“The expenses and everything else, it just overwhelmed me,” said Merenda, who is 63.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

These higher-order effects are much harder to achieve because they are naturally very weak and quickly become overwhelmed by noise.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

As one country’s mobilization led to another, the rush of events overwhelmed the ability of diplomats to resolve the crisis.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman