Example Sentences

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And to do it under those circumstances must have been overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

Already, Americans have been overwhelming Hyundai and Toyota with advance orders so as to avoid the tariffs’ impact.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2025

Howell was decisive and determined as he built on the concepts the team installed last week to help him negate pass rushes that have been overwhelming at times.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023

Fraisse acknowledged that dozens of well-meaning search teams arriving together from overseas could have been overwhelming.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

All the adulation must have been overwhelming to someone like Cap, who was so accustomed to peace and quiet.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman