overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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"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

He’d stand in the aisles overwhelmed by the Technicolor labels, the piles of Edenic produce, and the thought that his family — wherever they may be — might not be able to afford food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Enthusiasm for the AI future had previously overwhelmed concerns that might have once stopped past rallies in its tracks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I don't know what was going on in my head. Joy, surprise - so many emotions. I felt so overwhelmed," Chwalinska said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As if fear had overwhelmed her circuitry so badly, she could function only in her most primitive mode.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix