burn out

Example Sentences

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“Otherwise, you’ll burn out and abandon it altogether.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

While the aging populations’ healthcare needs rise, hospitals are looking for ways to deal with persistent worker shortages that can burn out clinicians and delay care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Having a methodical plan and a clear structure can help you get started but she cautions that you can burn out by locking in too much.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Undoubtedly, the tool is valuable, but it’s also a quick way to burn out.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

“So,” Dad said, “when the sun starts to burn out and Earth turns cold, everyone here might want to move to Venus to get warm. And they’ll have to get permission from your descendants first.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls