overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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The hospital in Akobo -- a ramshackle collection of buildings, most without doors or windows -- has only one surgeon, now overwhelmed.
From Barron's
The avalanche in Truckee, Calif., Tuesday morning overwhelmed a group of backcountry skiers, including four ski guides and a dozen clients, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said on social media.
The home side felt their performance was reasonable - and certainly better than in the round one hammering by England - yet they were still overwhelmed in all departments.
From BBC
Participants reported how frequently during the past month they felt in control of their responsibilities or, on the other hand, overwhelmed by what they had to handle.
From Science Daily
Fears about overexpensive valuations and artificial intelligence, in one way or another, have overwhelmed those results, which typically play a big role in driving stocks.
From MarketWatch
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