overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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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

She said the pressure of continued costs and the risk of buyers pulling out left her feeling overwhelmed.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“When one partner feels overwhelmed or unsupported, small frustrations can accumulate into conflict,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

She was so overwhelmed with such relief, such joy, she could hardly talk.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall