was overwhelming
- past progressive of overwhelm.
Example Sentences
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Sport England said there was "overwhelming support" for the plans.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"There were fire trucks everywhere, and the smell of smoke was overwhelming," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
It was overwhelming in a way that I can’t describe to you.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
By early 2026, large majorities of Americans believed the government was withholding key information about Epstein and his alleged accomplices, and dissatisfaction with the pace and transparency of disclosures was overwhelming.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
He'd never had to contemplate death before, and fear was overwhelming him.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
