work overtime

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Others say that increased investor scrutiny will make public companies work overtime to avoid their AI being responsible for, say, a catastrophic cyberattack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Kickers will have to work overtime as punters to cut costs.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

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

Accustomed to learning playbooks quickly after hopscotching around the league, Heinicke had to work overtime after joining the Chargers on Aug. 28.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

Gravediggers work overtime as January reaches its end.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly