overworked
Example Sentences
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Tuchel's selection of attack-minded pair Bellingham and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers brought its rewards, but also left England exposed, leaving Elliot Anderson overworked and over-run in central midfield, through no fault of his own.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The social contract tends to look favorably on big institutions like hospitals, which often have overworked staff working under extremely stressful conditions, reaching out for donations to help raise funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
These unnecessary preventative measures aren’t just a nuisance for the consumer; they’re a hassle for the overworked, underpaid employee who spends their shift telling customers, “No, we don’t have more of that in the back.”
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
“It was so weak. The language was so antiquated,” she remembered thinking, especially when it came to making sure members weren’t being overworked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
It was run solely by the Trepids, with the help of their overworked assistant, Morgan, who referred to herself as Chief Gopher.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
