overbore
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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There was a bold rough energy, a daring go-ahead spirit, that overbore him wherever he went.
From One Of Them by Lever, Charles James
It was his love that urged him on, his love that overbore his scruples, his gravest apprehensions.
From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell
It created anew a solidarity of interest between them all, which was felt by all with an intensity which overbore every other sentiment.
From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring
Scores of the minute brown chaps rushed forth and for a moment fairly overbore the white-headed giant.
From Jungle Peace by Beebe, William
He had known this little butterfly in private life, but now professional considerations overbore everything.
From A Butterfly on the Wheel by Gull, Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger
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