overwork

Example Sentences

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He managed the race carefully, ensuring he did not overwork his medium tyres in the opening laps, before extending the gap over Piastri to take control.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In an economy with limited well-paying jobs, many have rejected societal pressures to overwork or have stopped working completely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

He hid out for two weeks, and when he finally did return, murder had sunk back to simple anger and he paid his penalty in overwork and a false theatrical humility.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck