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overtax

[oh-ver-taks] / ˌoʊ vərˈtæks /










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The heavy rains and floods also forced Formula One to cancel this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to not overtax emergency crews that were already stretched thin in responding to the emergency.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

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

Just scheduled rest for the 21-year-old shortstop, whom Martinez doesn’t want to overtax despite his age.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 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

The certainty of salary increase year by year and of a pension after the twentieth year will bribe many a teacher to overtax her own strength and to jeopardize her pupils' health.

From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.




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