overload

Example Sentences

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At the time, the business was short on cash and overloaded with debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The system is certainly chronically overloaded, with some of the longest-running trials in the EU.

From BBC

I made my request: an overloaded omelet stuffed with every possible vegetable and cheese, and seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.

From Salon

My ideal loaf is layered: not chaotic, not overloaded, but deliberate.

From Salon

“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