overloaded
Example Sentences
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One survivor in her 40s told the AFP news agency that the ferry had been particularly overloaded at the time with goods - and passengers had raised concerns about the rough conditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The overloaded government ferry -- a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake -- overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in one of the country's worst passenger boat disasters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
"But they become overloaded, so to speak. As a result, they can no longer effectively contribute to repair."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Sister Maria nags the girls about dirty rooms and overloaded washing machines, and conducts room checks twice a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
My head is tight like my brain is overloaded.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
