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Overcoming

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o·ver·come  (vr-km)
v. o·ver·came (-km), o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing, o·ver·comes
v.tr.
1. To defeat (another) in competition or conflict; conquer. See Synonyms at defeat.
2. To prevail over; surmount: tried to overcome the obstacles of poverty.
3. To overpower, as with emotion; affect deeply.
v.intr.
To surmount opposition; be victorious.


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So he took him into the public gardens and showed him a statue of Hercules overcoming the Lion and tearing his mouth in two.
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Still, if the courage of Agathocles in entering into and extricating himself from dangers be considered, together with his greatness of mind in enduring and overcoming hardships, it cannot be seen why he should be esteemed less than the most notable captain.
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