overwhelmed

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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

My parents were in their 20s when most of those babies came, and overwhelmed by circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He added that his first notification on his phone had told him to update a long list of apps, which left him "overwhelmed with emotion".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He told the BBC he was both overwhelmed and comforted by the massive police presence when he arrived at the centre, San Diego County's second largest mosque, which also houses a primary school.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

With only $500 million under management, the position now overwhelmed their portfolio.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis