Sentence examples for were overrun from inspiring English sources

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were overrun

verb

To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing his positions conclusively.

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"We were overrun.

Instead, the Austrians were overrun.

They were overrun.

"None of the checkpoints were overrun".

Hull were overrun before they were overcome.

Huge areas of the country were overrun and devastated.

The township's soccer fields were overrun with youngsters.

The charcoal gray walls were overrun with taxidermy.

The last prepared German positions were overrun by 5 October.

The rebels, weary and short of ammunition, were overrun.

No politics were discussed, as we were overrun with children.

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