overpower
verb (used with object)
to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force.
was overpowering
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past progressiveof overpower.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Even through my N95, the smoke was overpowering.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
Paraclete 8, JW North 0: Jamie Sencion was overpowering in the circle, throwing the shutout to give Paraclete the title.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2024
Twitter blew up when both Ben Meiselas and George Conway reported they had heard from multiple credible sources in the courtroom that Trump was loudly passing gas, and the smell was overpowering.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2024
Strider was overpowering at times against the Diamondbacks, though worked through traffic in every inning.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
The smell of magnolias and roses was overpowering.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
