Sentence examples for overpowering without from inspiring English sources

Pedro Martinez was overpowering without appearing so.

Unlike Johnson, and unlike Roger Clemens, who came up short again this year, owing to his presumed drug use (and to the piousness mentioned above), Martinez was overpowering without appearing so.

The capo was overpowered without a fight after navy special forces stormed a modest fourth-floor apartment in the resort city of Mazatlán, where he was sleeping with his young wife.

He was overpowered without firing his gun by the unarmed officers who had been pursuing him.

Much as I want to dislike the sauce, the stock has actually added a welcome savoury note, although I find the herbal flavour of the Noilly Prat rather overpowering, and without the roux it doesn't cling to the seafood in quite the same beguiling fashion.

"You want to be prominent enough without overpowering the screen and to make it as small as possible without being obtrusive," said Sean McManus, the president of CBS Sports, which is carrying the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The included wireless subwoofer was strong without overpowering the overall audio.

"Persian cress is the perfect partner with seafood – it brings a mild pepperiness without overpowering it.

Those cues enrich Mr. Cummings's clear, appealing score without overpowering or derailing it.

Others handle the oak deftly, adding a touch of sophistication without overpowering the fruit.

The flavors are well balanced: the truffle asserts itself without overpowering the richly delicate foie gras.