overtire
Example Sentences
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She should never be allowed to overtire herself, mentally or physically.
From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
She says I overtire myself, and that when old people have done their work they should take a nap.
From A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2 by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Now, it is insisted that tuberculous patients must not overtire themselves by taking exercise, though they must be in the open air a large part of the time.
From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Now, Miss Terry," he said in conclusion, "you must not overtire yourself.
From Windyridge by Riley, W.
But—you have walked enough the last couple of days; and apart from the discomfort to you, it is essential you should not overtire yourself.
From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Mitford, Bertram
