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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family
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as in uncovered
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Recent Examples of overcome
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Groups at Steps will tackle and overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and a host of distress.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The dog who was abandoned in October when Hurricane Milton made landfall near Tampa, Fla., has overcome yet another challenge.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
And Republicans control the Senate 53-47 – which is not a wide enough margin to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to bypass the filibuster, meaning Republicans will need Democrats to avoid a shutdown.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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The Rays out-hit their guests 9-7, but were ultimately unable to overcome their visitors, who regained the lead with two runs in the ninth.
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Also, in sympathy and apology, heartbroken for both our countries, but not defeated.—
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About Last Night LeBron defeated a bunch of youngsters Look at how funny that graphic is.—
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Places like Chicago Animal Care and Control where Lily came from have been overwhelmed with dog and cat intakes this past month.—
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While that does not preclude the possibility of another team overwhelming the Padres with a trade offer for Cease, a deal involving closer Robert Suarez remains at least a decent possibility.—
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Several reports indicate that the total of uncovered bombs now stands at 175 or more.—
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But the implications are nationwide, as New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson discovered — or rather uncovered.—
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Nigeria is now the sixth best music-exporting country, and Burna Boy serves as the figurehead of a scene that has definitively conquered the world.—
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The Romans conquered Britain in 43 A.D. and established London, then known as Londinium, about five years later.—
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When wildfires devastated Los Angeles earlier this year, Bobbie provided formula for families who lost their homes.—
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But with the ceremony taking place at the Pasadena Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, just six weeks after Los Angeles was devastated by a series of wildfires, the celebration takes on a new tenor.—
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The Chiefs, who have mastered the art of everything from the improbable comeback win to defying the odds and the injuries that seem insurmountable en route to a third straight Super Bowl, might have unlocked the cheat code on stopping the tush push.—
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Lizzie Hider, whose company Communicate Well provides language teachers for 15 of the 20 Premier League clubs, still marvels at Cesc Fabregas’s approach to mastering English at Arsenal.—
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The project will also provide additional pathways that connect to the existing walking trail available at the golf course to cater to residents who seek more passive recreational activities.—
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The bottom line: While investing sustainably is considered a core part of fiduciary duty in Europe, it's increasingly seen as a violation of fiduciary duty in the U.S. As such, investing even in a passive sustainable fund feels like an active choice.—
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Parking in unauthorized areas causes unsafe conditions.—
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Countless studies show that heavy metals, like lead and mercury, are unsafe at any levels in the human body.—
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“Overcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcome. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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