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

Soon she found herself struggling to juggle repayments of thousands of pounds to various lenders, which she said left her feeling overwhelmed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

As if fear had overwhelmed her circuitry so badly, she could function only in her most primitive mode.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix