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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he was overpowered" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is physically or metaphorically defeated or subdued by a stronger force or individual.
Example: "In the final moments of the match, he was overpowered by his opponent, leading to a swift defeat."
Alternatives: "he was subdued" or "he was overwhelmed."
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He was overpowered by El Al flight marshals.
Four officers immediately pounced upon him and after a short but hard struggle he was overpowered.
His skills were decent, but he was overpowered in the English stampede.
He was overpowered by glancing, clublike punches, rather than "taken out," cleanly by classic blows.
He was overpowered and killed by surviving worshippers before he could kill any more.
He was overpowered and hustled down a corridor by the men; I didn't learn his fate.
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"He was overpowering to Shauna.
He was overpowering, striking out seven.
Bird said: "He was powerful, he was overpowering.
"He was overpowering me from the baseline, which is very unusual for me.
"He was overpowering the first three or four innings," Posada said, "and then he had some trouble with his hammy".
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