Sentence examples for overcame him from inspiring English sources
Senator Eric T. Schneiderman, a Democrat from Manhattan, who is not a member of the legislative conference committee on budget reform, spoke of a powerless feeling that overcame him the last time he served on such a body, in 1999.
Abruptly, shame and sadness overcame him.
As they approached Corradinna Joe's eagerness overcame him.
The disease overcame him, but never defeated him.
But jet lag overcame him, and he fell asleep before the prescribed clubbing hour.
Though their relationship was purely platonic, Terrell's impact on Gaye's life and career was immeasurable, and her death led to him to depression and drug abuse – neither of which he ever truly overcame, almost causing him to quit music.
The character of Matthew Crawley nearly met his fate in Season 2 of "Downton Abbey" when he was wounded during combat in the First World War; his injuries did not kill him, but left him with paralysis that he miraculously overcame by the end of that season.
They overcame fourth-quarter deficits against Dallas, Minnesota and Seattle.
Reading through "Perfect I'm Not," you might think Wells overcame enormous obstacles placed in his way by anal-retentive managers, pitching coaches and general managers who routinely doubted him and had the gall to wonder about his elastic girth.
