Sentence examples for are overrun by from inspiring English sources

The phrase "are overrun by" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something is overwhelmed or inundated by a large number of people, things, or events.
Example: "The small town is overrun by tourists during the summer months."
Alternatives: "are inundated with" or "are flooded by".

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are overrun by

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To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing his positions conclusively.

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In "Kotko" and "Kitezh," homeland idylls are overrun by marauders.

Every year, the Downs are overrun by … everyone.

But many doctors now complain that they are overrun by too many representatives who have little useful information.

The streets of Yharnam are overrun by beasts and culled by hunters like you - who survive through regular blood ministration.

Our mighty towers are overrun by curses from the Book of Enoch, or the Book of Jubilees.

New York's playgrounds are overrun by tribes too old to be playing there so roughly, but too young to know where else to go.

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Britain is overrun by Cleggmania.

Classical music is being overrun by Finns.

They can imagine only too well being overrun by insurgents.

The last prepared German positions were overrun by 5 October.

Salman Pak was overrun by American troops on April 6th.

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