work overtime
Example Sentences
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“Now, even when I work overtime, all money gets spent,” said Yadav, who has decided to leave his job in Noida and return to his home village.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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
The body must work overtime to provide for the metabolic needs of two.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
“I can’t afford to go to the dentist unless I work overtime at my crappy job, and you spent a million dollars on a concert? What’s wrong with you? When did you become so selfish?”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
