overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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As a result, their faint light is often overwhelmed by the intense brightness of their host stars.
From Science Daily
Even individuals with helpful bacteria may run into problems if their intake of glucose and sorbitol becomes too high, since the microbes can be overwhelmed.
From Science Daily
How can they avoid being overwhelmed by the mass of material?
The reason is that policy shifts often take years to bear fruit, and they are often overwhelmed by other factors.
Their rationale is emotionally compelling: If Americans are overwhelmed by credit card debt, surely making that debt cheaper is the solution.
From Barron's
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