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Meanings of overwhelming in English

So strong as to be irresistible.

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Very intense.

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Usage of overwhelming in English
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In Bonn he learned that Germany's overwhelming priority interest is Eastern Europe.
The new yorker
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The case for a people's vote on any final deal is overwhelming.
The Guardian
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SM: Since the story was published I have received an overwhelming response.
News.com.au
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Firstly, thank u to everyone for your overwhelming support around this issue.
News.com.au
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Men must struggle for identity against the overwhelming power of their mothers.
Free Women, Free Men: Sex, Gender, Feminism
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The evidence to support a need to change our diets is overwhelming.
The Guardian
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The overwhelming majority of students were the children of farmers and workers.
The draining lake
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It soon became apparent that Cantona had overwhelming support among United supporters.
The Guardian
9
Parliament voted to hold the wretched 2016 referendum by an overwhelming majority.
The Guardian
10
But the evidence specifically fingering widely used pesticides has long been overwhelming.
The Guardian
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He received an overwhelming majority of the Hispanic vote in November's election.
Radio NZ
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Even today, liquidity remains overwhelming concentrated in the cash and three-month markets.
Reuters
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It was so overwhelming; I think I missed a lot of detail.
Nano
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The case for developing Barlow House as an arts resource is overwhelming.
The Irish Times
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May's deal was rejected by an overwhelming majority of 230 last month.
The Guardian
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Allan said an outpouring of support from local people had been overwhelming.
Radio NZ
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