overpower
verb (used with object)
to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force.
had overpowered
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past perfectof overpower.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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"No doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers," he said, while commending the "bravery" of those who had overpowered the suspect.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
Chelsea had overpowered Madrid early and built a lead through goals by Mason Mount in the 15th, Antonio Rüdiger in the 51st and Timo Werner in the 75th.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
She had overpowered her third tumbling pass so much that she ended up rebounding the floor and flying so far out of bounds that she cleared the raised floor.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 27, 2021
The Raiders had overpowered Broadneck long before the fourth game of the day’s closing minutes, so they soaked in the moment and enjoyed the final few highlights of a dominant season.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2019
Finally it seemed we had overpowered our rivals.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
