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overwork

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




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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

UFO contends that there has not been enough progress made on issues such as "avoiding overwork" and lengthening redundancy notice periods.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 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

In the view of his brother, John, who had long played the role of his medical advisor, Ernest’s basic problem was overwork.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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. Puenzo overworks some of her more blatant visual motifs, most notably the creepy dolls that Enzo designs and repairs.

From New York Times Apr. 24, 2014

She overworks herself," he told his celestial brother, "that is what makes her so hard to please, but I am certain she loves me.

From Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France

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

There is no doubt that this is a busy summer for the overworked air traffic controllers.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

But the sight gag nature of the characterization is overworked.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“I am leaving, leaving, leaving. Another nurse, another good-hearted overworked soul in white will take over: night shift. And then tomorrow morning I’ll be back.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

This phrase, like level playing field, is getting overworked.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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

"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

Pang also accuses Baca of overworking county employees and having them assist with his campaign work, which is not permitted.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2025

“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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