Example Sentences

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The visitors were overwhelming favourites but no-one within their camp was expecting a forgone conclusion, with head coach Farrell labelling England an "unbelievably dangerous" team.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

But as the Epic Pass grew, crowds were overwhelming the mountain.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2023

The community’s answers were overwhelming and clear: transparency and disclosure.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023

In addition to filming the series, the media obligations to promote the series were overwhelming for the actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Instead they were overwhelming, disorienting expeditions, either going to Calcutta, or sightseeing in places they did not belong to and intended never to see again.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri