be nearly overcome

Examples (10)

• He was nearly overcome by grief during the funeral service.
• The rescue workers were nearly overcome by toxic fumes in the tunnel.
• She was nearly overcome with joy when she saw her family again.
• Several students were nearly overcome by the intense heat during the assembly.
• I felt nearly overcome by a sudden wave of nausea.
• The elderly man was nearly overcome by smoke before help arrived.
• He was nearly overcome with emotion while giving his retirement speech.
• By the end of the long trek, she was nearly overcome by weariness.
• She was nearly overcome by a tide of relief after the exam.
• The driver was nearly overcome by sleep after the twelve-hour shift.