overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"Parents crying. Staff overwhelmed, a few trying to help, others avoiding passengers, chatting behind grills in the tube entrance."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He told the BBC he was both overwhelmed and comforted by the massive police presence when he arrived at the centre, San Diego County's second largest mosque, which also houses a primary school.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I crawl in back with her and am overwhelmed by the smell of lavender.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy