overstretch

[oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech]

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch excessively.

2. to stretch or extend over.

noun

1. an act or instance of overstretching.

overstretch

/ ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ /

verb

1. to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)

2. to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstretch¹

1300–50; Middle English overstrecchen; over-, stretch

Example Sentences

Either way, Pakistan’s overstretched forces face a revitalized insurgency that could extend into India and beyond.

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“China always opposes overstretching the concept of national security and discriminatory moves that target companies from certain countries,” Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, said at a regular press briefing Monday.

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The spokesperson said that for "a long time", the US had "overstretched the concept of national security, abused export control measures" and "adopted discriminatory practices against China".

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However, while welcoming the move to pharmacy care, Ms Puw warned it was essential to "make sure there is funding in place to upskill" staff, adding community pharmacy teams were already "overstretched".

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In my seven weeks undercover in an overstretched care home I witnessed many scenes of poor care and distress but there was one incident that I suspect will remain with me for a long time.

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