work overtime
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She found a job taking care of disabled people where she was able to work overtime, but the hourly pay was only $17, the benefits were inadequate and there was no opportunity to move up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Kickers will have to work overtime as punters to cut costs.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2024
During pregnancy healthy kidneys have to work overtime to keep the blood clean whilst the baby releases wastes into the mother’s blood stream.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2024
Basically, it would serve as a way to incentivize workers in the private sector to work overtime to accumulate paid-time off that could be applied toward paid family leave.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024
Plus they work overtime for pizza and doughnuts and that’s the kind of payment Auntie Buzz can afford.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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