overburden
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, technology has already overburdened us with too many stressors and microtasks.
The overburdened sergeant rarely gets more than two hours of uninterrupted sleep.
The trauma center is overburdened and under-resourced, forcing Robby and his fellow attending physicians to encourage their residents and interns to think creatively without losing empathy for their patients.
From Salon
State courts, which handle about 97% of all cases in the country, are particularly overburdened and have fewer resources.
He cited concerns from constituents about overburdened social services in the area, according to local radio coverage of the meeting.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
