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overwhelmed

[oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlmd, -ˈwɛlmd /


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"I can't really speak. I'm overwhelmed," she told AFP through tears.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

She hopes her story will encourage others who who can’t afford a landscape designer or simply feel overwhelmed by the idea of replacing their lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But they're not as overwhelmed as we are as a family.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fear and pain made him close his eyes as he was overwhelmed by his tears.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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