work overtime

Example Sentences

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“Now, even when I work overtime, all money gets spent,” said Yadav, who has decided to leave his job in Noida and return to his home village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

At a Kraft-Heinz plant in Michigan, a slew of immigrant workers abruptly had their work visas revoked, forcing their American counterparts to work overtime.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

During pregnancy healthy kidneys have to work overtime to keep the blood clean whilst the baby releases wastes into the mother’s blood stream.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

“People who work overtime are among the hardest-working citizens in our country,” the Republican presidential nominee said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Plus they work overtime for pizza and doughnuts and that’s the kind of payment Auntie Buzz can afford.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen