overcome
verb (used with object)
overcoming
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present participleof overcome.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Russian engineers, through successive iterations, added speed and survivability thanks to better electronics for navigation and communications, overcoming much of Ukraine’s defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The technological leap AI promises “can result in investors pulling forward the value of future growth and overcoming macro headwinds.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Alcaraz's next challenge will be overcoming China's Wu Yibing, who is ranked 113th in the world, in the last 32.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Sly and the Family Stone’s message of overcoming prejudice and treating everyone with dignity, including ourselves, matches their steadfast dedication to making all their fans feel loved, especially children.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
If she managed to get through an entire week without crying, overcoming all the tests Nicolas imposed, she won a prize, which almost always consisted of a motorcycle ride at breakneck speed—an unforgettable experience.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
