Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Discovery stockholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the deal, which will pay $31 a share to Warner investors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged, however, as the central bank waits to see on which side of its mandate it will need to intervene.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In 2018, investors overwhelmingly approved the compensation plan, which would award Musk a certain amount of shares after reaching 12 set groups of milestones.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

That position is supported by the islanders themselves, who voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to remain part of the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Fischer and Orasanu found that captains overwhelmingly said they would issue a command in that situation: “Turn thirty degrees right.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell