overload

Example Sentences

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“Over time this can lead to cognitive overload, burnout, poorer decision-making and declining work quality, even if workers appear more productive in the short run.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Even the best analysts have off-days, caused by either fatigue, distraction or cognitive overload.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

He made his return in Copper Mountain in November, but the federation said the latest injury was caused by "an overload".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

In a post-quarantine landscape marked by isolation and digital overload, fans described a hunger for physical spaces where online connection could translate into real-world presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Especially not with my mom in emotional overload.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed