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overutilize

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Definition of overutilize

as in to overuse

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Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
Although the word ‘hero’ is greatly overused in today’s society, in my mind, Calvin Duncan is a hero in the truest sense of that word.

— Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

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West Virginia did its best to overwork right-hander Dawson Montesa (CBB), who starred for the Mountaineers early after transferring from Division II Adelphi but faded as the season went on.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Try not to overwork the paint by going over the same areas on the same pass.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

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Masimo won the courtroom battle , as a federal jury in California ruled that Apple did infringe on Masimo's technology and awarded Masimo $634 million in damages.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
The organization argued the law could infringe on the public’s First Amendment right to record law enforcement and invite constitutional challenges.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of infringe

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Desperate struggles against the encroaching elements become a brief interlude before the situation unravels into a disaster of a different magnitude.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
These desperate struggles against the encroaching elements are merely a brief interlude before the situation unravels into a disaster of an entirely different magnitude.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of encroach

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The area along the Cumberland River where more than 100 people once lived is now encircled by fences and no-trespassing signs.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
Since then, no one has been cited, trespassed or arrested for bringing weapons into the park, city and police officials told the Orlando Sentinel.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Definition of trespass

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Trump has repeatedly threatened to invade Kharg Island or otherwise broaden military operations throughout the conflict as Tehran has continued launching missiles and drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Many invasive plants have invaded natural areas from gardens.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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