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Recent Examples of overtax
New York has not had to overtax Trocheck, Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, Mika Zibanejad or MVP candidate Artemi Panarin.
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Stephen Whyno, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
Still, much uncertainty loomed, with the manager remaining wary of overtaxing his bullpen for a potential Game 7 — while also not wanting to squander a chance to end the series in six.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
And this season, with the rotation in tatters and the bullpen overtaxed, the more time off the better.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Intelligence agencies are, to put it mildly, overtaxed.
—Amy Zegart, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022
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Stephen Whyno, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
Still, much uncertainty loomed, with the manager remaining wary of overtaxing his bullpen for a potential Game 7 — while also not wanting to squander a chance to end the series in six.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
And this season, with the rotation in tatters and the bullpen overtaxed, the more time off the better.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Intelligence agencies are, to put it mildly, overtaxed.
—Amy Zegart, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtax
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The provision will overburden the already congested main runway at DCA and, as shown by a recent near-collision at the airport, increase the risk of a serious accident there.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This imbalance can erode the sense of equality and mutual respect that healthy relationships rely on, leaving one partner overburdened and the other disconnected.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25%, while Chinese goods will be taxed at 10%.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now, for no apparent reason, most goods from those two countries will be taxed at over twice as high a rate as those from China.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2025
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Both homebuyers and current homeowners are hampered by today’s higher interest rates.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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During major emergencies that communication can be hampered by issues such as limited radio connectivity, wind noise or other technical problems.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Overtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtax. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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