overstress

Example Sentences

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“The timing of that kind of stuff prior to deployment is really, really problematic and just overstresses an already stressed system.”

From Science Magazine

Caldwell’s production is a cut above the original off-Broadway version, which tended to overstress the sitcom mechanics.

From Washington Post

Unfortunately, because of all the listening that I’ve been providing him, and maybe some poor choice of comments, I think it misled him into believing that I’m overstressed and unhappy, too.

From Washington Post

Some political leaders and utilities in the Midwest are assuring residents that their connections to neighboring grids can provide a backup of energy to avoid blackouts if the Midcontinent system gets overstressed.

From Washington Post

He had also seen parents, worried about overstressing their children’s bodies, request that vaccinations be given on different schedules.

From New York Times