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Overburdened hospitals could also contribute to more deaths, said Marc Lipsitch of Harvard T.H.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2022

Overburdened with mashed black beans and chorizo, stringy quesillo cheese, fresh tomatoes and cabbage, they lacked the finesse of other offerings.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2016

Overburdened teachers can’t add coding to their repertoires without a lot of help, at least initially, both inside the classroom from dedicated technology specialists such as Wilkens and outside the classroom.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2015

Overburdened public interest lawyers might be expected to welcome the high-powered help.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2010

Overburdened with the cares of office, in a single instance the Governor of Alleghenia turned over a question of vital significance to the lieutenant from whom he had every reason to expect compliance and support.

From The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel by Carryl, Guy Wetmore