Example Sentences

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Flooding allowed the fish to escape into the Mississippi Basin, and to reproduce at rates that have overpowered native species.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She added that if she had tried to "step in", boy Y "could easily have overpowered" her.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

One of the big reasons the Huskies have won the past seven Apple Cups is that they have overpowered the Cougars at the line of scrimmage and have had great success running the ball.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Arachne should not have overpowered that story but only enhanced it.

From New York Times • May 10, 2011

“She loves him then excessively, I suppose. It must have been from attachment only, that she could be led to form the engagement. Her affection must have overpowered her judgment.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen