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
Pakistanis disagree with each other on many issues—including women’s rights, relations with the U.S. and India, and the role of Islam in public life—but an overwhelming majority dislike Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The fact that the overwhelming percentage of unicorns reside in the United States is not an accident.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
I fight the overwhelming urge to take everything out and repack it.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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