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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overwhelms in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overwhelms in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of overwhelms in a Sentence

  1. Scott Ransom:

    Neutron stars have this tipping point where their interior densities get so extreme that the force of gravity overwhelms even the ability of neutrons to resist further collapse, each most massive neutron star we find brings us closer to identifying that tipping point and helping us to understand the physics of matter at these mind-boggling densities.

  2. Mick Ryan:

    They will want not only to surprise the Russians with the time and location of their main and supporting thrusts, but will want to generate an operational tempo that overwhelms the Russian ability to respond quickly or at the right time with the right force.

  3. The Refined Poet:

    Thundering in my head; the sound of silence overwhelms.

  4. Larry Sabato:

    The popular vote overwhelms the rules usually, but in these close elections, everyone pays attention to these arcane rules.

  5. Yanzhong Huang:

    The last thing that the Chinese leaders want is to have a nationwide, major Covid-19 outbreak that overwhelms the hospitals... and could contribute to social and political instability, a government failure to effectively respond to such a crisis could translate into a legitimacy crisis( ahead of Party Congress).

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