overtax

Example Sentences

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Why overtax the stamina of theatergoers who are still getting back into the habit of leaving their homes for entertainment?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023

What I took most from last season is not wanting to overtax our starters.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2022

Vira’s contemporary version is galouti kebab, lamb seasoned with star anise and other warm spices and mashed so as not to overtax the jaw.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2022

However, experts believe it will overtax America's health care system because it will infect so many people, some of whom will inevitably become seriously ill.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2021

During the earlier stages of the race Fosterdyke rather wisely decided to keep below the maximum speed, rather than overtax the motors by running "all out."

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)