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For Vince, who spoke with AFP at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, the audience reception to news of the latest production, which sees the canine hero back on the basketball court, has been "overwhelming."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Organizers at Migra Whistle, a Portland, Oregon–based organization fighting against ICE, say the community response to the whistles has been overwhelming.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026

"The love we've felt from fans, our incredible team, and everyone who streamed, voted, and believed in us has been overwhelming," they said.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

The recent surge in San Diego has been overwhelming enough that a government-funded welcome center exhausted its budget and had to close in February.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

As was anticipated by the promoters of the tercentenary celebration of the discovery of Logarithms, to be held next July, the application for tickets has been overwhelming.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 3, 1914 by Various