The work was said to have helped him overcome his addiction for alcohol.

Now I can help them to overcome their desire for it.

Much as he may have loved you, loss is common to all men, and we are given means of overcoming it for our good.

Nothing he could say or do would overcome her fear for his safety.

But legal difficulties arose, and were not overcome for three years.

Recent habit rose up and overcame fear for the moment.

I hope that my amendment which was agreed in committee will overcome those problems for them.

This may indicate that she has finally overcome her disgust for him.

Overcome for the moment, I could do nothing for myself.

"That's a big obstacle to overcome, especially for someone who takes longer to complete his work."