- past participle of overburden.
- past tense form of overburden.
overburdened
Example Sentences
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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
But Ms Dabula says the public health system, which caters for almost 85% of the population, is overburdened.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 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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