Example Sentences

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The building’s walls and columns are overstressed, which means they may not be able to support the floors above them.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

A warmer world also causes more surface water to evaporate, leaving less to seep through the ground to replenish overstressed aquifers.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023

She believes she can put these new technologies to good use and minimise risks for overstressed and pressurised K-pop artists trying to keep up with the demands of the industry.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2022

Superior Court, already overstressed with a backlog of cases and numerous judicial vacancies, will be able to handle an expansion of jury trials.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022

For now, the tension was subtle, a vibration, like the inaudible cry of overstressed steel.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson