overwhelming
Example Sentences
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At first, he found the course overwhelming due to the mix of hearing, deaf and Irish Sign Language interpreters, but said it has been a "really great learning process".
From BBC
It can get overwhelming to think, “Oh, my God, I’ve got to carry this whole story. What if I fail?”
On a visit to a trade fair in Caracas, President Maduro said "the Security Council is giving overwhelming support to Venezuela."
From BBC
They thanked the public for their "overwhelming support" and praised medical staff for their "exceptional" care and dedication.
From BBC
While most Greenlanders favour eventual independence from Denmark, opinion polls show overwhelming opposition to becoming part of the US.
From BBC
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