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verb

past tense of overwork

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Verb
  • That might not be a good thing The pouches, which have become a convenient option for busy parents, can have several consequences for children if overused, doctors and other experts warn.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Project 2025 says the Antiquities Act of 1906 has been overused and that public lands need to remain open to a wide range of uses.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Facing the media at a prematch press conference on Friday, Flick exerted confidence about a situation which could mean that Olmo leaves for free if it isn't resolved.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But many were ostensible American clients or allies, such as the Persian Gulf monarchies, which exerted their influence across Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere, sometimes with direct military force.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • That’s why an exhausted Gustavsson was slow to embrace his teammates after the final horn sounded.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The residents of New York City have been found to be the most fatigued in America, with Denver following up, perhaps surprisingly, in second place.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Users report being able to elevate their heart rate without worrying about injury or feeling too fatigued to finish.
    Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In October, Israeli ground troops invaded southern Lebanon after a year of fighting with Hezbollah militants.
    Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Tennessee fans invaded the Horseshoe.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For example, the WTO has historically exercised judicial restraint on politically sensitive issues, and the World Bank has often rolled out reforms incrementally, in cooperation with resistant governments.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • While their rap beef was a major moment for Hip-Hop and has elevated multiple personalities and podcasts, some people are tired of discussing it; Charlamagne seems to fall into that demographic.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025
  • People get tired and begin complaining about the sketch.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy are entrenched at the corners.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Anthony Volpe is entrenched at shortstop and new acquisition Paul Goldschmidt will lock down first base.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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