- past participle of overburden.
- past tense form of overburden.
overburdened
Example Sentences
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He said the government was "passing the buck to overstretched schools and overburdened teachers", adding that they were being asked to adapt without clear expectations of what an inclusive school must provide.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The industry went through a difficult time in the 2010s because of overburdened balance sheets, and now many companies are staying lean to be flexible for the future.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
In recent years, overburdened staff spent spending 20 to 30 hours a week looking for fakes, said President Meridith Randall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
He cited concerns from constituents about overburdened social services in the area, according to local radio coverage of the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
My time was pleasantly full, but not overburdened as it had been last term.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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