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Definition of overwhelming
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Finding other variants that might contribute requires looking for clues in data on the 25,000 other human genes and their surrounding DNA—an overwhelming task for human investigators.
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For O’Callaghan, the interest in his story was overwhelming—in a good way.
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The sheer plenitude of research material is what makes the place so special to someone like her , but also overwhelming.
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As NPR reported, overwhelming majorities of women in places like Brazil, India, and yes, the United States have been subject to public acts of violence and harassment.
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Engineering experts and fire safety specialists believe the building's exterior cladding may have quickly fueled the blaze, overwhelming fire protection devices.
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Voters - by an overwhelming margin - had just shot down a property tax increase that would have fueled a 10-year, $350 million building campaign.
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With the news business as competitive as the political environment is chaotic these days, a pack of reporters scrambling for a post-hearing comment can be an overwhelming presence.
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With young adults, Games 3 and 4 were the overwhelming favorites.
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First Known Use of overwhelming
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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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