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Verb
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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
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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
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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
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In an interview with CNN from her home in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Hassanein appeared frail and exhausted.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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But falling into a hire for reasons of comfort alone is going to be tough to sell for a franchise that’s exhausted by the comfortable status quo.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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According to Xu, sometimes, people feel fatigued for a variety of reasons, such as stress and nutrition, rather than a lack of sleep.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
4 Dec. 2024
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In October, Israeli ground troops invaded southern Lebanon after a year of fighting with Hezbollah militants.—
Josef Federman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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Golfers invaded all courses remaining open.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The upstairs restaurant serves Italian classics with a twist, as well as couscous and dishes prepared in a wok, which can be a nice change for those tired of pizza and pasta.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some women combat veterans and military experts say Hegseth's likely rise to Trump's cabinet has left them frustrated and exhausted and has revived tired, sexist arguments against their service.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy are entrenched at the corners.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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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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“Overworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworked. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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