When a just cause reaches its flood tide . . . whatever stands in the way must fall before its overwhelming power. From LearnThat.org. [Carrie Chapman Catt, Source: Speech at Stockholm, Is Woman Suffrage Progressing? 1911]
Adjective : The temptation to despair may become overwhelming. ,an overwhelming majority. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : overwhelmed by remorse. ,Roman troops were overwhelmed by barbarians. ,Lava from erupting Vesuvius overwhelmed the city of Pompeii. ,a child overwhelmed with presents; to overwhelm someone with questions. From Dictionary.com.
For Capp's generation, "overwhelming" is par for the course. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Gen Nexters have their hands full] Reference
Times carries a graphic eyewitness account of what it calls the "overwhelming destruction" in the western Libyan city of Misrata. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News - Home] Reference
The enemy entered the town in overwhelming force after. From Wordnik.com. [Illustrations of the Civil War in America] Reference
Thy strokes, that Thou hadst no time to spare in overwhelming me. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
The most overwhelming is disappointment, with an overtone of loss. From Wordnik.com. [This is the End My Friends | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News] Reference
And the hate is coming in overwhelming numbers from only one side. From Wordnik.com. [Poll: Tea Party allies deny racism element, critics say otherwise] Reference
Less subtle, but still not overwhelming, is the pasta recipe below. From Wordnik.com. [Toast:] Reference
Their work together resulted in overwhelming bipartisan support of the law. From Wordnik.com. [Margaret Spellings: Coming Together on Education Reform is Hard but Necessary Work] Reference
The simple fact is that immigrants vote in overwhelming numbers for Democrats. From Wordnik.com. [Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Where are the “Defend the Border” Folks When You Really Need Them] Reference
She is a wonderful candidate but Barack supporters are in overwhelming numbers. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton campaigns in SD, hits McCain on Farm Bill] Reference
They did support Clinton in overwhelming numbers in the primaries, the mayor said. From Wordnik.com. [Blitzer: Does McCain have a chance in California this fall?] Reference
Democrats did not win overwhelming majorities by promising to placate the Republicans. From Wordnik.com. [Key House committee passes health-care bill] Reference
I think the American people are going to understand the bill and support the bill in overwhelming numbers. From Wordnik.com. [Wonk Room » Markey: President Obama Needs To ‘Make The Case In Prime Time’ For Clean Energy Reform] Reference
That is why millions of Americans are still turning out in overwhelming numbers to vote for Hillary Clinton. From Wordnik.com. [Some KY Clinton supporters doubtful she can claim nomination] Reference
Provided a few trenches have been dug, such places cannot be taken by infantry, except in overwhelming numbers. From Wordnik.com. [Homage to Catalonia] Reference
They said her evidence was "overwhelming" - and I guess it was, except for the details. From Wordnik.com. [CLEWS Your Home for Historic True Crime] Reference
A source at the Department of Health described the response as "overwhelming" - saying Mr. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News - Home] Reference
DOBBS: Not exactly what one would call overwhelming force. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 22, 2004] Reference
BLITZER: Whatever happened to the notion of overwhelming force?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 5, 2007] Reference
At this time we have to also recall the overwhelming responsibility of Hamas (...). From Wordnik.com. [Anarkismo.net] Reference
It's been what can only be described as overwhelming being part of the Mary Chain. From Wordnik.com. [DOA] Reference
"At this time we have to also recall the overwhelming responsibility of Hamas," he said. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] Reference
"At this time we have to also recall the overwhelming responsibility of Hamas," Louis Michel. From Wordnik.com. [GayandRight] Reference
What should be clear is that the so called overwhelming evidence is based on unreliable data. From Wordnik.com. [PrairiePundit] Reference
Hope you have a wonderful day, that there is relaxation, and enjoyment in overwhelming measure:). From Wordnik.com. [April 3rd, 2006] Reference
The Motivation spectrum-from "weak" to "overwhelming" - includes both environmental and economic factors. From Wordnik.com. [Ethical Technology] Reference
• Booking for large groups can be overwhelming, which is why it is a good idea to consult a travel agent. From Wordnik.com. [Fore, right!] Reference
I am afraid of radical fascist beliefs spread by the sword overwhelming a world corrupted by pacifists and appeasers. From Wordnik.com. [Danz Family] Reference
Small business ownership can be overwhelming, which is why Farmers has developed this innovative new agent training program. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
This reminds us of the emotions which Noah Webster describes as overwhelming him when he reached the close of his dictionary. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 121, November, 1867] Reference
Navigating the deals and best steals can be overwhelming, which is why turning to a travel agent for help can make a difference. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
You can call the overwhelming earnestness of The Suburbs, the latest Arcade Fire effort, something of a return to form, but I won't. From Wordnik.com. [Hot Artists at Elbo.ws] Reference
However, all of this data can get extremely overwhelming, which is why it's important to have strategies for the analytical process itself. From Wordnik.com. [WebProNews Feed] Reference
At first, interest among cancer patients was "overwhelming," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Doctor Of Hope] Reference
It's kind of overwhelming because it was very emotional for me to watch the episode. From Wordnik.com. [Reality TV Gets Real] Reference
Clinton can expect "overwhelming" support from South Texas Hispanics, Hinojosa predicts. From Wordnik.com. [The Tipping Point in Texas] Reference
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