overburden

Example Sentences

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Mr Forsyth stressed that any law would need to work in tandem with medical professionals so as not to overburden them.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2023

The bankruptcy trustee alleged the producers and Lemonis worked to divide the business owners and overburden the company with debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2023

“Sometimes people are hesitant: They don’t want to overburden the system, and I would say that that’s why we’re here,” Tudor said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

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

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

“We cannot overburden our pack animals; the Princess Eilonwy and Gurgi will share our own horses.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander