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overburdened

ADJECTIVE
exploited
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The industry went through a difficult time in the 2010s because of overburdened balance sheets, and now many companies are staying lean to be flexible for the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He cited concerns from constituents about overburdened social services in the area, according to local radio coverage of the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Drug companies launched these discount sites for uninsured patients years ago, hoping to foster the impression that they cared about patients overburdened by their list prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

People’s lives are overburdened enough or they simply find the news too upsetting.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

It was early autumn, years ago, during a rare year when a late frost in the springtime had not killed the orchards, and the trees were almost overburdened with glistening fruit.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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