overworked

Example Sentences

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But it also means that an increasing amount of questionable science is slipping through an overworked peer review process.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Most come from repetition, not one bad swing, and those early symptoms are usually a sign the body is being overworked somewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If you’re overworked, burned out or underpaid in an industry that has experienced a slowdown in hiring, you’ll likely be part of the latter group.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

"My nutrition's on point, I go to the gym, I'm a healthy guy, but I've just overworked myself clearly."

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

They certainly have a great deal to do and are all overworked day after day.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque