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Examples of overcome in a Sentence
After a tough battle, they overcame the enemy.
a story about overcoming adversity
She overcame a leg injury and is back running again.
Recent Examples of overcome from the Web
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Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Tuesday that the Holy See would do everything possible to overcome legal obstacles to bringing Charlie to Rome for treatment.
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Boston won 6-4 in 12 innings then became the first team in major league history to overcome a 3-0 deficit and win a postseason series.
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Without art there is an incompleteness that nothing can overcome.
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The No. 10 seed, Williams overcame a poor first set to beat Wang Qiang, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
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In the mid-20th century, it was used as an effective therapy for those overcoming polio.
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Bill’s half-brother—had a difficult time overcoming his childhood.
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The West boys had a much tougher road, overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and needing a pivotal play in the final second to beat the East 107-106.
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All of these are easily overcome and a venture investor can play in role in helping on those fronts.
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Origin and Etymology of overcome
Middle English, from Old English ofercuman, from ofer over + cuman to come
Synonym Discussion of overcome
OVERCOME Defined for English Language Learners
overcome
playDefinition of overcome for English Language Learners
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: to defeat (someone or something)
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: to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult)
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: to affect (someone) very strongly or severely
OVERCOME Defined for Kids
overcome
playDefinition of overcome for Students
overcame
\-ˈkām\;overcome
;overcoming
1 : to win a victory over : conquer Soldiers overcame the enemy.
2 : to gain control of through great effort He overcame his fear of heights.
3 : to cause to lose physical ability or emotional control Firefighters were overcome by smoke. The family was overcome by grief.
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