overburdened
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They worry about the proximity to homes; pollution from generators and wastewater; an overburdened electrical grid and higher utility bills; and disruptions to daily life from years of construction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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
According to Mr Kessler, such an operation would further stretch an already overburdened and undermanned Secret Service.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
It was early autumn, years ago, during a rare year when a late frost in the springtime had not killed the orchards, and the trees were almost overburdened with glistening fruit.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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