overcame
- past tense form of overcome.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
James led the Cavaliers to four consecutive NBA Finals and a championship in 2016 when Cleveland overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Warriors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
By replacing physical motion with synthetic rotation, the researchers overcame challenges that have limited experimental studies of extreme rotational physics for decades.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Argentina, as champions do, find a way to win - as they did when they finally overcame Cape Verde 3-2 in the last 32.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Jannik Sinner's tricky start to his Wimbledon title defence continued as he overcame a stern second-round test against Nuno Borges.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
He kept nibbling, spacing, arranging, and rearranging until sleep overcame him and he curled up tight and nodded away.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
