overtaxing

Example Sentences

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On both occasions, the science demonstrates that humans are overtaxing our oceans' ability to offset climate change.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

There are AC window units in each of the rooms and in the living room, but during the day they use only the unit in the living room to avoid overtaxing the electrical system.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

But now Washington will hope Williams can provide a similar service, especially after their starters made a habit out of overtaxing the bullpen.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

But in the Philippines, government officials and parents remained hesitant, with fears that schoolchildren could bring the virus to homes crowded with multiple generations of family members, potentially overtaxing an already creaky health care system.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2022

In the education journals of the day, there were constant worries about overtaxing students or blunting their natural abilities through too much schoolwork.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell