Sentence examples for nearly overcome from inspiring English sources

But for Beltran, it was a moment in which he was nearly overcome by emotion, if not the pitcher's stuff.

Thomas K. Duane, the bill's lead sponsor and the Senate's only openly gay member, appeared nearly overcome as he issued a final call for support.

Ewing's late burst helped the Knicks nearly overcome a double-digit deficit, and inspired fans to revive a chant that had not been heard for years.

After Thursday night's game, Rivera said he did not know if he would pitch again, and was nearly overcome by tears.

Mr. Closs, the commuter from Merrick, said he was nearly overcome recently by the stench from a bathroom that had not been cleaned in days.

They are pursued by nine Black Riders who nearly overcome them, but on their way they meet a man called Strider who turns out to be Gandalf's friend.

Last week, the Lions' offense nearly overcame the return touchdowns.

The Pistons, who nearly overcame a 22-point deficit in the period, outrebounded the Knicks, 19-6.

The team's injury issues, however, are nothing compared with what Chicago nearly overcame in Game 6.

The Heat nearly overcame a 15-point second-half deficit and could have won on the last shot.

They have scored in the ninth inning in three consecutive meetings — and four of six — with that last one coming July 7, when they nearly overcame a nine-run deficit.