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overwhelmed

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


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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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