overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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“I was overwhelmed by the number of things I didn’t know,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You’re overwhelmed with the checklist when somebody dies. Having some sensitivity and ease in functioning is important.”

From MarketWatch

The photographer said he was "positively overwhelmed" when he captured the shot.

From BBC

“Especially if you’re new to credit and managing your finances, it can be easy to get a little overwhelmed.”

From MarketWatch

On the occasions that Magic visited later in the day, when he was awake, Duane found himself overwhelmed by her energy and exuberance.

From Literature