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overwork

[oh-ver-wurk, oh-ver-wurk] / ˌoʊ vərˈwɜrk, ˈoʊ vərˌwɜrk /




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That, some industry officials said, could overwork pilots while they are already busy, at low altitude and possibly dealing with situations like bad weather.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Now, the Dodgers are carrying three catchers, trying not to overwork Smith in his first weeks back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Previously Comwel data suggested that day-time delivery workers died of overwork and accidents at a higher rate than those who work overnight.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026

Many years of overwork and interrupted sleep had made him a little vague and preoccupied.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Even when she overworks some crass jokes, Plaza amuses.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

In its place, Lunenfeld overworks a flimsy metaphor, tenuously mapping the alchemical elements of earth, air, fire, water and aether onto his 11 chapters.

From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2020

This creates an imbalance and overworks the holding midfielder Luiz Gustavo, thus impacting on the center halves, who are exposed by their own lack of speed and mobility.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2017

The show, by John Markus and Mark St. Germain, with incidental original music and lyrics by Randy Courts and St. Germain, respectively, seems a cynically conceived crowd-pleaser that overworks its somewhat tired central premise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2015

Overeating overworks the stomach, poisons the body, makes one feel lazy, and causes headache.

From Health Lessons Book 1 by Alvin Davison

But for many employees, continually encountering a barrage of nascent, foreign and constantly changing tools has left them feeling overwhelmed and overworked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

People with asthma and other respiratory conditions face serious health risks under reduced and overworked health services.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Nearly half of the teachers surveyed by the party in England said they were planning to quit the classroom in the next five years, with many saying they felt overworked and stressed.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Beyond the talk about medical diagnosis, the case has also kicked off a larger social media conversation about how pressured, isolated and overworked mothers feel.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

This phrase, like level playing field, is getting overworked.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

Like other fast-fashion giants including H&M and Zara, Shein has faced allegations of underpaying and overworking textile workers at its factories.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

It’s very much about overworking and being productive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Fans suspect that by “streamlining,” execs mean that they’re working on ways to integrate AI, which wouldn’t be a shock considering Marvel’s reputation for overworking its effects teams.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

“I am here so you can rest a little, you poor boy. That woman will start overworking you again once she returns from overseas, as if you are not somebody’s child.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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