overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, one person died in rising waters as flooding overwhelmed parts of Redding, according to city officials.
From Los Angeles Times
The surge overwhelmed infrastructure and flooded much of the city, which is about 160 miles north of Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times
Director of Public Health Services Nicola Brink said it was important to remember personal wellbeing matters and not get overwhelmed by the festive celebrations.
From BBC
As a result, their faint light is often overwhelmed by the intense brightness of their host stars.
From Science Daily
Even individuals with helpful bacteria may run into problems if their intake of glucose and sorbitol becomes too high, since the microbes can be overwhelmed.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
