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overwhelming

Definition for overwhelming

adjective as in overpowering

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That’s been the overwhelming motivation for residents in this neighborhood, who have refused to relent against an erratic landslide that has presented challenge after challenge.

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"The overwhelming feelings are deep uncertainty and exhaustion. They see no clear path to return to their homes. They worry how to keep their children warm and fed."

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She remembers early sessions as overwhelming, with unfamiliar voices and techniques.

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Ms Fielding said the response was "overwhelming" which led to an invite from the Health Secretary.

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“The overwhelming majority of participants are focused on the substantive issues, as climate-driven disasters hit every economy, jobs, businesses, vital infrastructure and the global supply chains that all nations rely on for low-inflationary growth.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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