to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game. to overcome difficulties / obstacles / problems / resistance. Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class. 20,000 demonstrators sang "We shall overcome" as they marched through Washington. Fewer examples. More @Wikipedia
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