overwhelming
Example Sentences
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In 2022, he decided to share his CEO job—it had felt overwhelming, especially as he got older—with Eunice Lin Nichols, who’d worked for him for many years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The months zoomed by, the primary drew nearer, and something genuinely surprising happened: Platner solidified himself as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
The response to the show, Dutta says, has been "absolutely overwhelming".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
They are well organized and have excellent taste in fancy crackers, and they love to talk with writers so much that their enthusiasm can be a little overwhelming and a lot flattering.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It had been overwhelming, a dream come true.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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