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

At a Kraft-Heinz plant in Michigan, a slew of immigrant workers abruptly had their work visas revoked, forcing their American counterparts to work overtime.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

After the four-day strike, Border Force staff will then work to rule and refuse to work overtime from 4 September until 22 September.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

The body must work overtime to provide for the metabolic needs of two.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

“My brain has to work overtime when she talks.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan