overtire

Example Sentences

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Don't overtire yourself—don't use improvidently the new strength.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

She was watching him with tender anxiety, fearing lest he should overtire himself; but he reassured her with a light laugh.

From Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Zola, Émile

"Well, Mimi," she said in her low, vibrating voice, as she stood over the bed, "I do hope you didn't overtire yourself this afternoon."

From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold

And there’s certainly no need for you to overtire yourself, mother.”

From The Jervaise Comedy by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)

I am so glad I sent the children to help you; do not overtire yourself.'

From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda