overburden

Example Sentences

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Override foes said a hefty property tax jump would overburden residents, particularly seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The tips - known as overburden mounds - contain 37 million cubic metres of material removed while the opencast mine was operating.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

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

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