overwhelming

Example Sentences

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He concluded by saying that he grew up with "overwhelming anxiety", but now he has found "peace".

From Barron's

The overwhelming majority of Cubans who were issued an I-220A tried to come into the U.S. lawfully.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Right now, it appears the overwhelming majority of billionaires have chosen to stay in California past the Jan. 1 deadline,” said Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff at SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a process to take it all in. I think this week definitely there were elements that were a bit overwhelming, especially during my practices," she said.

From Barron's

Then, when his marriage ended, the debt became overwhelming.

From BBC