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

They won’t overburden him the way the Angels have, or the way many other teams would.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 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

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

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

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

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander