take on too much
Example Sentences
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Please be kind to yourself, and try not to take on too much during this time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
But LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the country with about 420,000 students, remains a holdout, concerned that the county is asking it to take on too much legal liability under the new policy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
"I think it is arguable that the companies have been allowed to take on too much debt," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2023
Microsoft has said it consults with employees to ensure they don’t take on too much work.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
‘We don’t want Mick to take on too much responsibility at her age. Let her get her growth out. Her growth through with, anyway.’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
