overwork

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It means death through overwork, and refers principally to strokes and heart attacks suffered by people working very long hours.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

When leaders insist that AI will double productivity, employees often overwork to fulfill that prophecy.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Without knowing their opponent, the Hoosiers didn’t want to overwork older players.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

She says she threw out her back and realized her overwork created physical strain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

“Help yourself, Tom,” said Hepzibah, “I know how you love my cakes. Now, how are you? You look pale. They overwork you at that shop, I’ve said it a hundred times...”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling