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[oh-ver-wurk, oh-ver-wurk] / ˌoʊ vərˈwɜrk, ˈoʊ vərˌwɜrk /




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Now, the Dodgers are carrying three catchers, trying not to overwork Smith in his first weeks back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

But the working conditions for warehouse and delivery workers have been the subject of a growing national debate, with their union claiming that suspected deaths from overwork have continued.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026

Her family had owned a restaurant in South Carolina, where she’d grown up, and despite its success, her parents had struggled with debt, overwork and divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

He was suffering from an “anxiety reaction” due to “prolonged overwork on a top secret project.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Even when she overworks some crass jokes, Plaza amuses.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

This creates an imbalance and overworks the holding midfielder Luiz Gustavo, thus impacting on the center halves, who are exposed by their own lack of speed and mobility.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2017

The show, by John Markus and Mark St. Germain, with incidental original music and lyrics by Randy Courts and St. Germain, respectively, seems a cynically conceived crowd-pleaser that overworks its somewhat tired central premise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2015

Ms. Coleman, a freelance writer, overworks the foreshadowing and omen-dropping, but she manages to weave a lot of real suspense into the question of what type of destruction is in the offing.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2011

She is not by any means strong, and overworks herself in London with schools and Refuges, and societies—does the work of a horse, and isn't a horse.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Sir Frederic G. (Frederic George) Kenyon

People with asthma and other respiratory conditions face serious health risks under reduced and overworked health services.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Gianluigi Donnarumma: Hardly overworked but made a crucial early save from Nketiah as Palace threatened.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Beyond the talk about medical diagnosis, the case has also kicked off a larger social media conversation about how pressured, isolated and overworked mothers feel.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Sally Chan, an attorney representing Garcia, said that employees at PS are overworked and that exceptions are made for certain customers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Mom presses her face into her hands, and Uncle Max rubs her back like she’s an exhausted, overworked mother dealing with a bratty, deadbeat teenager.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Like other fast-fashion giants including H&M and Zara, Shein has faced allegations of underpaying and overworking textile workers at its factories.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Fans suspect that by “streamlining,” execs mean that they’re working on ways to integrate AI, which wouldn’t be a shock considering Marvel’s reputation for overworking its effects teams.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

"This suggests cells may be overworking early in the illness, which could lead to longer-term problems," Dr. Varela said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026

“I’ve been overworking you, and it’s not fair,” Mami said, stuffing a tip in the young woman’s pocket and practically pushing her out the door.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez


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