overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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"I think when Jeremy spelled Carroll's name .... I think for me that is when I was overwhelmed with emotion and I looked over and Christina was crying," Reid said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

All this is to say that I feel pressured by my husband’s diagnosis, I am running out of time — and overwhelmed trying to plan an extended trip while also considering the costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

She submitted her application in July, hoping to get started before demand overwhelmed the workforce, but didn’t get her building permit until January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

To keep you from getting overwhelmed, The Wall Street Journal asked Govan for a guide to 10 must-see pieces, including a few recent additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As the Erebus and the Terror pulled away from the dock and the cheering grew even louder, one observer became overwhelmed by what was taking place before him.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler