Gisele Bundchen

I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed, I would hold my breath. I had to learn to stop, relax, and take long deep breaths, and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way.

Brazilian Model

Yvonne Strahovski

I landed the female lead role on 'Chuck' within three days of landing in L.A., so it was a little overwhelming, and I definitely felt like I got thrown into the deep end.

Australian Actress

Og Mandino

Sound character provides the power with which a person may ride the emergencies of life instead of being overwhelmed by them. Failure is... the highway to success.

American Author

Florence Welch

I'm completely in love with the world but also terrified of it. It creates some overwhelming feelings. Wanting to battle out that joy and fear is part of my music.

English Musician

Yo Yo Honey Singh

I am overwhelmed for whatever I have achieved so far. I give the credit to my mother and everyone who has helped me.

Indian Musician

Desmond Tutu

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

South African Leader

Luis Suarez

On the field, sometimes passion overwhelms you, and you do things you regret afterward.

Uruguayan Athlete

Kirby Larson

I was overwhelmed by how military families felt supported and honored by 'Nubs.

American Writer

Nagma

I have the love and support of people, which is overwhelming.

Indian Politician

Kellyanne Conway

Women overwhelmingly support conservative policies.

American Businesswoman

Used when feelings are so strong that one feels unable to react or respond.

Emotional Impact

Often describes a sudden and intense feeling that catches someone off guard.

Unexpected Intensity

Positive or Negative

Implies a decisive or complete overpowering of one side.

Total Defeat

Can suggest being outmatched in numbers or resources.

Overpowering Numbers

Can be used for non-physical competitions like debates or sports.

Not Always Physical

Highlights an excessive amount of something that is hard to manage.

Excessive Quantity

Often associated with stress or a sense of being burdened.

Can Cause Stress

Can apply to emotions, information, and responsibilities, not just tasks.

Not Just Work

 the captain readily agreed. The adventure would be his last. Overconfident and severely outnumbered, Magellan's force was overwhelmed, and the native's bamboo spears ended the captain's life. Yet the voyage had to continue. Magellan's will specified that Enrique should be freed,

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 And that can give you a real good framework to move forward in a smart, peaceful way if you feel that you've got to take it to the streets. Now look, I know all this stuff is overwhelming, and I've got to admit, some of these steps may not be enough. A truly rogue president

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 sought to discredit this theory because it challenged the legitimacy of their rule. In fact, the government actively encouraged historians to produce accounts that disputed the city's African origins. Over time, however, an overwhelming body of evidence mounted,

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 times I laughed with you how many times I cried with you how many times I tried to play along with you did you are you ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in

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 also known as an acute exposure. Acute exposures overwhelm the body's natural ability to repair the damage. This can trigger cancers, cellular dysfunction, and potentially even death. Fortunately, acute exposures are rare,

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 and likewise, if they're teaching and learning, well, they don't play with their food. It's really tough for you as an observer to see an animal going through so much stress and pain and overwhelming exertion,

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 But it's only for a moment. A large crowd has gathered, all trying to adopt the chick. She's soon overwhelmed by doting admirers.

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 the heat is overwhelming hippos can't sweat but they do secrete a thick oily reddish fluid this acts as a sunscreen and helps

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 so than any of the other creatures you're on this huge face this overwhelming world around you and you feel totally

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 Everything alive in the path of the raiders overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

Overwhelm

Emotional Impact

Unexpected Intensity

Positive or Negative

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