Example Sentences

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The United Textile Workers complained that mill owners were overworking the "stretch-out," were refusing to bargain collectively.

From Time Magazine Archive

As if that had not been a sufficient thermometer to show when they were overworking her brain! 

From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"Yes, they were overworking the curry comb," said Franklin.

From In the Days of Poor Richard by Bacheller, Irving