work overtime

Example Sentences

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The 51-year-old single mother said she has also lost opportunities to work overtime due to slow business at the hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

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

“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

The body must work overtime to provide for the metabolic needs of two.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Our father would work two jobs, and our mother would work overtime if it was available.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata