overburden

Example Sentences

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People, the report says, were deterred from accessing health care because they did not want to overburden the NHS.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

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

The SPD also sought changes to ensure that replacing heating systems wouldn't overburden low-income households.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

She and some top law enforcement officials argue that these new provisions would overburden the courts and send the wrong message about public safety.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2023

I helped my parents carry their tools, and they walked ahead so straight, each carrying a basket or a hoe not to overburden me, their tears falling privately.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston