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overcoming

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does overcoming mean?

verb

The act of successfully dealing with or achieving something difficult or unpleasant. The state of having successfully dealt with or achieved something difficult or unpleasant.

Example

"Her determination and hard work helped her to overcome the obstacles and achieve her goal."

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