Example Sentences

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It’s in nobody’s interest to have overworked, stressed and anxious employees who often aren’t even aware of their own condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2016

During the past few years, the Mets have overworked their left-handed relievers, from Pedro Feliciano, to Tim Byrdak, to Scott Rice, to Josh Edgin.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2015

After four decades, though, it might be possible to have overworked it.

From The Guardian • Dec. 15, 2012

You have overworked yourself in getting the house ready for me.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

"But I am afraid since you took up that new line of goods you have overworked yourself."

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest