surmount

Example Sentences

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Branson’s reserve coincides with growing caution among investors in an industry in which the technical risks are as high as the costs to surmount them.

From Seattle Times

There’s little new about the setup of the crabby older person forced together with a resistant youngster only to surmount their mutual disdain and form a life-changing bond.

From Los Angeles Times

The new government announced Friday faces a mammoth task that few believe can be surmounted, including undertaking critically needed reforms.

From Seattle Times

She was nurtured by her mother about the societal obstacles in her path and how to both surmount and challenge them.

From Washington Post

So how have the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga been able to surmount strong opposition?

From Seattle Times