overstrain

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The historian Charles A. Beard said that given the toxic level of public controversies in the early 20th century, he "relaxed the tension of the 'moral overstrain.'"

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2012

"But we must first educate public opinion, so the League does not overstrain its strength now."

From Time Magazine Archive

At 11:45 p.m. the statement was issued that Eden was "suffering from the effects of overstrain," and was canceling all public engagements.

From Time Magazine Archive

The tenor of most was that the individual must not overstrain his brain, that the more he knows about his mental workings the better for himself and for society.

From Time Magazine Archive

Clover warned him sometimes to be careful not to overstrain himself, but Boxer would never listen to her.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell