overtire

Example Sentences

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

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

The kind of occupation makes no essential difference, so long as it does not overtire either the body or the mind.

From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)

There she left her, with strict injunctions to Chloe not to let her “new mistress” overtire herself.

From Dorothy on a House Boat by Raymond, Evelyn

"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

"Yes, Thomas, if it will not overtire her."

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]