overworked
Example Sentences
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The Navy attributed the incidents on the Truman in part to staffing shortages on the carrier and fatigue among overworked sailors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
There is no doubt that this is a busy summer for the overworked air traffic controllers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Whether it was because a threadbare backroom team was overworked, or England's overall attitude was not good enough, Smith was rarely seen doing the hard yards with the gloves on.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Workers claim the project is understaffed, and that they are being overworked for lower wages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
I quickly escaped my gown and corset and propped my overworked feet on the pillow to air them out.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
