overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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“When people are overwhelmed by today’s financial pressures, they often delay saving, avoid making decisions or react emotionally to market volatility, all of which can hurt long-term outcomes.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Now he’s vying to be the first homeless mayor of a city overwhelmed by vagrancy, disorder and crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

They thought about going to Julio, but he was too overwhelmed with being sort of in charge during Etta’s absence.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman