overworked

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Across the United States, major airports have been inundated by flight disruptions, security lines spilling out of terminals, air traffic control outages, and overworked and understaffed employees struggling to keep it all running.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

He finished high school and became a poorly paid, overworked apprentice electrician.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“I hear it from clients, I hear it from friends and I hear it from family … ‘I’m overworked.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 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