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burnout

[burn-out] / ˈbɜrnˌaʊt /








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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

In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

When delays start piling up and patients become upset, employee burnout and even errors may be more likely to happen.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Alison Wright, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said burnout among the workforce was certainly a factor, but access to theatre time was also an issue.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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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