burnout

Example Sentences

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The duo faced the threat of burnout once more in 2025 while preparing for their first televised awards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Occupational burnout is a health condition that stems from persistent and prolonged periods of stress that can have significant knock-on health effects.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The Seafarers' Charity cites hypervigilance, burnout, fatigue, loneliness, depression and anxiety as some of the mental strains facing the 20,000 seafarers stranded by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

When delays start piling up and patients become upset, employee burnout and even errors may be more likely to happen.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Soon there will be signs of emotional instability and forgetfulness, the first symptoms of the burnout.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes