overtaxed
Example Sentences
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I think in my testing I overtaxed the battery by relying on the Boost too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
But on a few days each year—particularly during heat waves, when people are using air conditioners—the grid gets overtaxed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
Supporters of reducing reliance on imported sources say pumping less water would bring environmental benefits for overtaxed ecosystems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
Finally, the resistance is not being waged only by the small, under-resourced, and overtaxed yet committed group of activists who have been sounding the alarm and fighting the fight in lonely trenches for years.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
It’s critical that we stay within the weight limit, or our oxen will be overtaxed.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
