overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of unpaid carers have told the BBC they are under strain or overwhelmed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

These money managers may help if you’re feeling overwhelmed helping your parents pay their bills.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The Red Cross warned that Ebola can escalate quickly if cases are not identified early, communities lack information and health systems are overwhelmed, adding that "we are seeing all those conditions" in the current outbreak.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Kitchen workers were overwhelmed preparing mountains of shrimp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Even though the emptiness in Nathan’s stomach made his tummy growl, a new emptiness had formed in his chest, and it overwhelmed his hunger.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young