overwhelming
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In the event of an overwhelming rebuke of Mr. Monopoly, the vote may expand to the greater town population.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
A generation of experience informs regional groups that an attack on the U.S. will only invite an overwhelming American reaction, and so it seems they have been mostly disinterested in poking the bear.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
In seeking the injunction, Bonta’s office argues that Amazon threatens “dire consequences if vendors do not comply. Vendors, cowed by Amazon’s overwhelming bargaining leverage and fearing punishment, comply,” according to the filing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
In the overwhelming majority of EU member states, it said, there had been "no issues".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Thank goodness, because it was already overwhelming to be doing this by ourselves.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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