overuse

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There is also concern about the overuse of antibiotics, which can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Vulgar language can be effective in a sharp response, but it dulls with overuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The funding package also comes as new data shows that telehealth services do not result in overuse of medical services, which may help allay concerns about runaway usage and funding problems.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

Other hotspots of chronic overuse include parts of South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

The condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse, especially from jumping activities.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander