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burnout

[burn-out] / ˈbɜrnˌaʊt /








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"That's what's causing the burnout," Norton wrote in an X post.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Over time this can lead to cognitive overload, burnout, poorer decision-making and declining work quality, even if workers appear more productive in the short run.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

While some players are guarding against burnout, others struggled to even reach California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Girgis-Hanna admits she and many fellow GPs feel conflicted about working privately, but that it is ultimately helping to prevent burnout and keep them in the profession.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

I had heard the burnout rumors as just the kind of complaints that always swirl around strong personalities.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover