overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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I was intrigued and overwhelmed as I tried to make sense of the multiple cities that somehow existed within L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
But it turns out that more screen time is not a great solution to feeling burned out and overwhelmed.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Prosecutors portrayed her as an overwhelmed mother who knew what she was doing was wrong, while defense attorneys painted a bleak picture of her deteriorating mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling heavily in a matter of minutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
He fired the saw up, but the sound was overwhelmed by the wind.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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