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burnout

[burn-out] / ˈbɜrnˌaʊt /








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The duo faced the threat of burnout once more in 2025 while preparing for their first televised awards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It’s probably no surprise that burnout among leaders of these organizations is soaring as a result, spiking to 46% among respondents from 29% a year earlier.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

That high-paced environment isn’t for everyone — burnout is a frequent experience for SpaceX employees, both current and former — but it can pay off.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

To fill in the gaps, the department has looked to using overtime, which has increased concerns about overtime costs as well as the possibility of burnout by deputies working long hours.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I said, and recognized at once that I was on the brink of a dangerous condition known as retail burnout.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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