overwork
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That was because exceeding that threshold can increase risks for so-called "karoshi", or deaths from overwork, a labour ministry official told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
In an economy with limited well-paying jobs, many have rejected societal pressures to overwork or have stopped working completely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
Both are recognised in Japanese law, and families are in theory eligible for compensation from a government scheme, although in practice proving a death derives from overwork can be difficult.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Many years of overwork and interrupted sleep had made him a little vague and preoccupied.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
But based on a screenplay by a trio of Western writers and directed by Polish filmmaker Tomasz Bagiński, it quickly stumbles into narrative contrivances as it incessantly overworks certain emotional beats.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2023
Even when she overworks some crass jokes, Plaza amuses.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
In its place, Lunenfeld overworks a flimsy metaphor, tenuously mapping the alchemical elements of earth, air, fire, water and aether onto his 11 chapters.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2020
This creates an imbalance and overworks the holding midfielder Luiz Gustavo, thus impacting on the center halves, who are exposed by their own lack of speed and mobility.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2017
Hooker, about a fortnight ago, stayed here a few days, and was very pleasant; but I think he overworks himself.
From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Sir Francis Darwin
The Navy attributed the incidents on the Truman in part to staffing shortages on the carrier and fatigue among overworked sailors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Nearly half of the teachers surveyed by the party in England said they were planning to quit the classroom in the next five years, with many saying they felt overworked and stressed.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
She expanded her audience when in 1980 she played an overworked, underappreciated secretary alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in “9 to 5.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
There is no doubt that this is a busy summer for the overworked air traffic controllers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
They certainly have a great deal to do and are all overworked day after day.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Like other fast-fashion giants including H&M and Zara, Shein has faced allegations of underpaying and overworking textile workers at its factories.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
It’s very much about overworking and being productive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
"This suggests cells may be overworking early in the illness, which could lead to longer-term problems," Dr. Varela said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
“I’ve been overworking you, and it’s not fair,” Mami said, stuffing a tip in the young woman’s pocket and practically pushing her out the door.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
