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overwork

[oh-ver-wurk, oh-ver-wurk] / ˌoʊ vərˈwɜrk, ˈoʊ vərˌwɜrk /




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Now, the Dodgers are carrying three catchers, trying not to overwork Smith in his first weeks back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Previously Comwel data suggested that day-time delivery workers died of overwork and accidents at a higher rate than those who work overnight.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

In an economy with limited well-paying jobs, many have rejected societal pressures to overwork or have stopped working completely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026

"You don't want to overwork yourself, young feller," he said blandly.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

Even when she overworks some crass jokes, Plaza amuses.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

This creates an imbalance and overworks the holding midfielder Luiz Gustavo, thus impacting on the center halves, who are exposed by their own lack of speed and mobility.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2017

The show, by John Markus and Mark St. Germain, with incidental original music and lyrics by Randy Courts and St. Germain, respectively, seems a cynically conceived crowd-pleaser that overworks its somewhat tired central premise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2015

Ms. Coleman, a freelance writer, overworks the foreshadowing and omen-dropping, but she manages to weave a lot of real suspense into the question of what type of destruction is in the offing.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2011

Hooker, about a fortnight ago, stayed here a few days, and was very pleasant; but I think he overworks himself.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Sir Francis Darwin

“When you combine already overworked employees now having to learn to use a tool, you get more overworked employees, not more productive employees,” Ackermann said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

People with asthma and other respiratory conditions face serious health risks under reduced and overworked health services.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

AI has entered the classroom - but is it the solution for overworked teachers?

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Beyond the talk about medical diagnosis, the case has also kicked off a larger social media conversation about how pressured, isolated and overworked mothers feel.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Underbites are not designed to be overworked or tested.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

Like other fast-fashion giants including H&M and Zara, Shein has faced allegations of underpaying and overworking textile workers at its factories.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Fans suspect that by “streamlining,” execs mean that they’re working on ways to integrate AI, which wouldn’t be a shock considering Marvel’s reputation for overworking its effects teams.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

"This suggests cells may be overworking early in the illness, which could lead to longer-term problems," Dr. Varela said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026

“I am here so you can rest a little, you poor boy. That woman will start overworking you again once she returns from overseas, as if you are not somebody’s child.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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