overburden

Example Sentences

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She grew up in London's Hackney, which was then "not overburdened with literary types" - although her parents were "penniless sculptors" so she was exposed to the arts from an early age.

From BBC

“Each of the individuals who resigned attributed their decision to leave, at least in part, to a chaotic, overburdened, and disrespectful workplace culture created by Dr. Johnson,” investigators wrote.

From Seattle Times

Some countries, however, say more environment laws would overburden industries and risk denting political support for green measures.

From Reuters

“Under the settlement, the refinery will implement controls that will greatly improve air quality and reduce health impacts on the overburdened communities that surround the facility.”

From Reuters

The images of desperate migrants and overburdened officials played out across the border, from California to Texas.

From New York Times