Example Sentences

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Reigning slalom world champion Rast looks to have overcome the hip problems that had plagued her since last season just over a month before the Winter Olympics get underway in Milan-Cortina.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

The Lions have overcome a lot but face a Rams team playing at the NFL’s highest level, with a defensive front that’s disrupting everything and Matthew Stafford operating with surgical precision.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Tom Roebuck looks to have overcome an ankle injury and Henry Arundell staked his case for a starting place with a stunning try in Saturday's 38-18 win over Fiji.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

England have overcome some stutters with the bat during the tournament, notably against weaker opponents Bangladesh and Pakistan, but have also shown improvement under pressure by edging past co-hosts India in a four-run thriller.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

However, once they have overcome them and have begun to be venerated, having wiped out all those who were envious of their accomplishments, they remain powerful, secure, honoured, and successful.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli