overwork

Example Sentences

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It means death through overwork, and refers principally to strokes and heart attacks suffered by people working very long hours.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

When leaders insist that AI will double productivity, employees often overwork to fulfill that prophecy.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

She says she threw out her back and realized her overwork created physical strain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Being tired is linked to something deeper than just overwork or a sign of the times.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

Many years of overwork and interrupted sleep had made him a little vague and preoccupied.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck