overwhelming
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Tara Costellow, who runs the Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre in Evesham, Worcestershire, said they were "majestic animals" but could be "overwhelming".
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Our bodies are searching for a chemical, emotional solution to the overwhelming sense of anxiety and dread that faces many adults of all ages in today’s world.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls” put a version of her life on screen—and brought her an overwhelming level of public scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
She returned to the Gurdwara — after a decade away — she describes as overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
In fact, the whole island is known for its pastel architecture, and I’m suddenly struck by the overwhelming hope that Mom was serious about traveling there together next summer.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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