- past participle of overburden.
- past tense form of overburden.
overburdened
Example Sentences
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He said the government was "passing the buck to overstretched schools and overburdened teachers", adding that they were being asked to adapt without clear expectations of what an inclusive school must provide.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The industry went through a difficult time in the 2010s because of overburdened balance sheets, and now many companies are staying lean to be flexible for the future.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Still, she added, for the overburdened court system, “It’s a game changer.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
Drug companies launched these discount sites for uninsured patients years ago, hoping to foster the impression that they cared about patients overburdened by their list prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
My cold, hard heart was in top form, and it was not taking prisoners, including sick ones, tired ones, or overburdened ones, in particular.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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