overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Jackson, Miss., residents were left without drinking water for weeks in 2022 after flooding overwhelmed the city’s out-of-date water treatment facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"The virus quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen and stabilize his condition," Goodman said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

These higher-order effects are much harder to achieve because they are naturally very weak and quickly become overwhelmed by noise.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

“I’m overwhelmed and so angry that I can’t even explain it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“Right? That’s visualization. You can do it anytime. If you start to feel stressed or overwhelmed, you can always just…‘Go to the Pool.’

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell