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overburdened

adjective as in exploited

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adjective as in overworked

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One area where the administration may not push for major change is the overburdened Colorado River, a water source that has been dwindling during the last 25 years amid persistent drought worsened by global warming.

Gascón’s approach followed years of attempts by state legislators to reduce California’s overburdened prison population.

Hezbollah officials told him he would have to wait because crews were already overburdened due to “the situation.”

Female physicians are often overburdened with menial, uncompensated assignments, secretarial tasks and committee service that does not necessarily lead to promotions, taking precious time away from activities that would be more likely to advance their careers.

And as long as they aren’t overburdened by the rotation, they have the personnel that should be able to manage.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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