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overwhelmed

[oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlmd, -ˈwɛlmd /


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Consulates are overwhelmed, according to some diplomats, with so many Mexican nationals facing deportation — or worse fates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

"This is the staggering reality of what can happen when even well-meaning owners become overwhelmed - over-breeding can take over, and conditions can spiral out of control."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A medical source who did not wish to be identified told AFP that the hospital was overwhelmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I tell her honestly that when I start to feel negative, anxious, or overwhelmed, I focus on how much I like just being with my friends.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh