Sentence examples for they were overpowered from inspiring English sources

They were overpowered at least six times.

They were overpowered, outclassed and humbled.

The police responded to the attack, in the town of Damaturu, but they were overpowered.

The attackers exchanged heavy gunfire with the guards for about 30 minutes before they were overpowered.

They were overpowered even in traditional heartlands like Scotland and the south-west, by the Scottish National Party (SNP) and their own erstwhile Conservative allies.

Many of the wines I tasted had big fruity flavors in common, but too often they were overpowered by a sense of sweetness.

"The appetite was there, I just think they were overpowering us with some of their players they were bringing into the game".

The show suggests promising themes — including parallels between Hollywood, the Church, and Ray's family — but they're overpowered by his role as a sordid fantasy figure.

Patrick McEnroe calls them the bedrock of the American Davis Cup team (which he has been captain of since 2001), yet adds, "They can be vulnerable when they're overpowered by talent, by a team with two very good players — even singles players".

"But by saying that women are so impressionable they are overpowered by men, alcohol and the shadow of Karen Owen, she victimizes us".

The important difference is that, as opposed to here, governments there are either unwilling or unable to do anything about it because they are overpowered by oil companies whose wealth, strength and influence surpass government's.