overloaded

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If LRP1 binds amyloid-β too strongly, the transport machinery becomes overloaded and breaks down.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Tijuana has waste-treatment plants, but they are badly overloaded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He has kidney stones and is often in excruciating pain, but has been waiting more than a year for surgery because hospitals are overloaded and lack basic medicines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

I made my request: an overloaded omelet stuffed with every possible vegetable and cheese, and seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Arne Stolbaad overloaded his wood- burning stove and ended up with a chimney fire.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson