overwhelmed
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Wardley survived the opening round but was overwhelmed by another sustained attack in the second, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
As she described being overwhelmed, her band slowly revved up her song “Wrecking Ball.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
In another interview Thursday with pro-Trump outlet Real America's Voice, Zacharia said she had registered to take the bar exam but was "distracted and overwhelmed" by plans to move to China with her husband.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Despite their roster of stars and their unprecedented payroll, they stood no chance against the younger, hungrier and more tenacious Brewers, who overwhelmed their wealthier opponent with a relentless energy the Dodgers couldn’t match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
I am overwhelmed with this weird feeling that is sadness, but in a way I’ve never felt before.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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