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overwhelming

[oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel-] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl- /


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But to do that and have everything you say, your mistakes magnified, seems overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times

"As human beings, it is in our nature to prioritise children. You talk to the overwhelming majority of parents, good parents, they will take bullets for their children," the health secretary said.

From BBC

Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, says: "Talk to the overwhelming majority of parents, good parents, they will take bullets for their children. I don't think that's reflected sufficiently in the state."

From BBC

Maybe it’s the overwhelming despair and helplessness about a problem that is still devouring our globe.

From Salon

One thing I have learned in my career is the overwhelming reluctance of the market to face up to these kinds of issues.

From Barron's