overburdened
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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 overburdened sergeant rarely gets more than two hours of uninterrupted sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 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
With more than a million cases pending, it is among the most overburdened courts in the country.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025
Braces reinforcing the legs of the overburdened tank snapped during the heavy shaking of the earthquake.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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