overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sewage is spilt when it is raining to prevent the system becoming overwhelmed and backing up into people's homes.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

In 2013, a sudden surge in Amazon orders overwhelmed United Parcel Service causing some packages to not make it in time for Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

UCLA’s size overwhelmed California Baptist, whose tallest player is 6-foot-3 Emma Johansson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“How do you avoid being overwhelmed by your plant mind reading?”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila