Sentence examples for overcome from inspiring English sources
overcome
To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
- To overcome enemies in battle
The word 'overcome' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe the act of conquering something difficult, or to talk about facing and triumphing over an obstacle. Example: Despite the numerous setbacks, she was determined to overcome all of the obstacles standing in her way.
"Since its very first exhibition in 2007, Harma Gallery has known great recognition, overcome visitors' expectations and gained popularity and customer loyalty very rapidly.
How do shy students cope with the step-up to university, and how would they advise others to overcome their shyness?
The hardest climbing has only recently weighed into the new grade of 5.15 and then usually for single-rope-length sport climbs, which even then climbers may spend weeks or months attempting to overcome.
Sturgeon now admits that the SNP had not anticipated the pro-UK's side early intervention on the currency and, in the end, lost the referendum after failing to overcome people's fears on the economy.
Joined by the comedian Ruby Wax, now the poster girl for the benefits of mindfulness to overcome mental health problems, politicians including former ministers Lord Haworth and Jim Fitzpatrick straightened their spines and focused on their breath at the launch of an all party group to explore the potential for mindfulness in health, education, criminal justice.
The spirit was unquestionable, yet a combination of a very good Gothenburg side and United's long season was just too much to overcome.
I've found time and again in my own life that whenever I've overcome fear and been bold enough to go for my dreams the most amazing things have happened.
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