overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Some employees said the promotion has overwhelmed their restaurants, leading workers to quit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

You can also take sick leave when you’re mentally overwhelmed or exhausted or, for example, when you need time for routine dental care.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“Losing two loved ones so close together has left me overwhelmed with grief and facing challenges I never expected.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It was no longer a beautiful rhythm and flow; the longer Koffi stayed in it, the more overwhelmed she felt.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray