overtaxing

Example Sentences

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On both occasions, the science demonstrates that humans are overtaxing our oceans' ability to offset climate change.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

But in the Philippines, government officials and parents remained hesitant, with fears that schoolchildren could bring the virus to homes crowded with multiple generations of family members, potentially overtaxing an already creaky health care system.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2022

Tesla is asking its customers in Texas to avoid charging their electric vehicles during peak times in order to prevent overtaxing the state’s power grid.

From The Verge • Jul. 13, 2022

Greywater Action advises that to avoid overtaxing your washer’s built-in pump, avoid piping grey water more than 50 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2022

"I hope my sister is not overtaxing her strength, so soon after her illness. It would be a great pity if she were to suffer a relapse."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin