overexert
Example Sentences
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He had to self-regulate his workload, being careful not to overexert himself while weightlifting and throwing pitches.
From Los Angeles Times
These summer practices are just a ramp-up period, and the Texans don’t want to get into a situation where he overexerts himself, which is thoughtful on their part.
From New York Times
Make sure to drink lots of water and do not overexert yourself on the trail.
From Seattle Times
As a former physical trainer, she can no longer overexert herself in part due to heart issues.
From Salon
The drugs also masked the horses’ ability to feel pain, causing the animals to overexert themselves during exercise.
From Washington Post
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