finally overcome
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To succeed in controlling a problem after a long time, especially when there have been difficulties.
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- After years of therapy, he finally overcame his fear of flying.
- The team finally overcame several major obstacles to win the championship.
- She has finally overcome her shyness and started making new friends.
- It took a long time, but the country finally overcame the deep economic crisis.
- Scientists believe they have finally overcome the main technical difficulties.
- Long-standing prejudice was finally overcome through persistent education.
- He finally overcame his addiction to nicotine after many failed attempts.
- With the help of new medication, she finally overcame the chronic illness.
- The two groups finally overcame the language barrier and reached an agreement.
- After a decade of struggle, the small business finally overcame its financial deficit.