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as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
The Marina Bay Sands, usually a beacon of traditional tourists, was overrun with blockchain enthusiasts sporting their favorite project's merch.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The articles published just as Warby Parker’s website went online, and the business was quickly overrun with orders.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
In the semifinals, however, game two is slated to air on the same Tuesday as the U.S. Vice Presidential debate and the first night of MLB postseason action, one of the select nights not overrun with football.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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Millions of criminals overrunning our borders and cities.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
The Marina Bay Sands, usually a beacon of traditional tourists, was overrun with blockchain enthusiasts sporting their favorite project's merch.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The articles published just as Warby Parker’s website went online, and the business was quickly overrun with orders.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
In the semifinals, however, game two is slated to air on the same Tuesday as the U.S. Vice Presidential debate and the first night of MLB postseason action, one of the select nights not overrun with football.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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