Definition of overwhelming
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Simply put, an overwhelming majority of Floridians could not afford health coverage without assistance.
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All but a very few scientists say the overwhelming majority of warming is man-made, as do dozens of scientific academies and professional societies.
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That fueled hope that Trump might recognize the folly in rejecting the overwhelming consensus of climate scientists that human activity is dangerously increasing global temperatures.
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Polls suggest that Merkel has overwhelming backing among German voters, and even among her political opponents, for taking a stand.
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Pryor believed Confederate veterans especially deserved the sympathy of the American people for their steadfastness in a cause against overwhelming odds, an idea in which the Lee cult also rested.
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The small steps in life were overwhelming, and Ms. Gowins-Sowells shared them with Ms. Herring.
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But Darack concluded that there is overwhelming evidence that the chopper was shot down.
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Juno also has detected an overwhelming abundance of ammonia deep down in Jupiter's atmosphere, and a surprisingly strong magnetic field in places — roughly 10 times greater than Earth's.
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OVERWHELMING Defined for English Language Learners
overwhelming
playDefinition of overwhelming for English Language Learners
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: very great in number, effect, or force
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—used to describe something that is so confusing, difficult, etc., that you feel unable to do it
OVERWHELMING Defined for Kids
overwhelming
playDefinition of overwhelming for Students
1 : very great or strong an overwhelming majority
2 : very difficult or confusing an overwhelming task
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