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overburden
verb
- tr to load with excessive weight, work, etc
noun
- an excessive burden or load
- geology the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc
Derived Forms
- ˌDZˈܰԲdz, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of overburden1
Example Sentences
"Even then, we continue to rely on this overburdened system to combat minor infractions, including those that attract nominal fines," the report says.
The SSA had a reputation for long processing times, overburdened customer support and inefficiency, but appeared to be turning around under the leadership of Administrator Martin O’Malley.
Isaac Maddow-Zimet, a Guttmacher data scientist, said data collection has been used by abortion opponents to overburden clinics with paperwork and force patients to answer intrusive questions.
But without a character that we feel connected to, even Parthenope’s great beauty, meant to suggest Naples itself, qualifies as an overburdened resource.
The film, a sequined hat on a hat on a hat, can feel a bit overburdened by literary allusions.
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