overstress

Example Sentences

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“The timing of that kind of stuff prior to deployment is really, really problematic and just overstresses an already stressed system.”

From Science Magazine

The delay can have both obvious risks of ongoing pain and increasing disability, as well as unexpected consequences like injury to previously healthy muscles and joints that are overstressed as a result.

From New York Times

That starlings immediately flex their wings suggests the birds need to do this to overcome water’s increased density and to avoid overstressing their shoulder joint, he explains.

From Science Magazine

“This plan helps overstressed nursing home workers who are covering for sick co-workers in the short term and that’s great and necessary,” Glickman said in an email.

From Seattle Times

"My wife can tell if I am overstressed, working too hard, things are getting on my back," said the former Boyzone star, and current radio presenter on Magic.

From BBC