almost overwhelm
Frequency: 7.011.4 per million words
Indicates being very close to the point of being overwhelmed.
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- The sheer scale of the project almost overwhelmed the small startup team.
- She felt almost overwhelmed by the incredible generosity shown by the community.
- The beauty of the mountain range was so intense it almost overwhelmed his senses.
- Sadness almost overwhelms him every time he visits his childhood home.
- The heavy scent of lilies in the room almost overwhelmed the guests.
- The deafening roar of the crowd almost overwhelmed the referee's whistle.
- Many students found the final exam to be almost overwhelming due to its length.
- A sudden wave of nostalgia almost overwhelmed her as she looked at the old photos.
- The massive increase in orders almost overwhelmed the warehouse's shipping department.
- I was almost overwhelmed with gratitude when they offered me the position.