- past tense form of overburden.
- past participle of overburden.
overburdened
Example Sentences
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
The trauma center is overburdened and under-resourced, forcing Robby and his fellow attending physicians to encourage their residents and interns to think creatively without losing empathy for their patients.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
I knew it was but the result of an overburdened spirit, but the following night I had the same dream.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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