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“If she relies on ideologues rather than veteran TV newspeople, the mechanics of running the place will overwhelm her,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 6, 2025

Farmers argue that this is not practical while keeping a farm business going, with many concerned that the other requirements of the scheme will overwhelm them with paperwork.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2024

The longer this saga drags on, the more the latter will overwhelm the former.

From Slate Apr. 18, 2023

This is a train wreck you think you see coming, but no matter how prepared you are, the nature and extent of the damage will overwhelm you.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2023

I always put music on when I paint, but for the first time I can remember, I’m afraid that the colors will overwhelm me.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass