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burnout

[burn-out] / ˈbɜrnˌaʊt /








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The answer is more sinister and complex than simple laziness or burnout.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Carrying the weight for a sibling and parent comes from a place of love and duty, but doing too much can lead to burnout.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Emergency repairs or system failures almost always result in overtime requests, stretching budgets and leading to burnout among employees, according to more than half of utility executives who responded to the survey.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Existing officials, already stretched thin, are being asked to take even more assignments, which leads to burnout and even higher turnover.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

By the time his two-year-old season drew to a close, he was showing signs of burnout.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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