overwhelming

Example Sentences

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“I felt an overwhelming need to nap, which is unusual for me, as I typically do not take naps,” she said, describing herself as feeling “blah.”

From Salon

The army officer, who has worked in various roles in the armed forces since 2001, earlier thanked the "overwhelming" generosity of strangers who had donated towards his recovery.

From BBC

When a workout feels overwhelming, people are more likely to stop or avoid it altogether.

From Science Daily

She added: "The Met recruits hundreds of officers and staff every year, the overwhelming majority of exemplary character who are dedicated to protecting the public."

From BBC

"The US has overwhelming naval power and it has the ability to lift pretty large numbers of troops," he said.

From BBC