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Recent Examples of overtax
Chronic inflammation, though, can overtax the immune system and lead to imbalances that may play a role in health issues ranging from arthritis to depression to heart disease.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Recent polling has indicated that Californians feel overtaxed, which would have helped the measure’s backers potentially win in November.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Key among all the designs, therefore, is minimizing weight to avoid overtaxing the batteries—the weakest link among eVTOL systems—especially during takeoffs and while hovering.
—Steven Ashley, Scientific American, 14 June 2024
But the nation’s electrical grid is aging and overtaxed in some areas.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Recent polling has indicated that Californians feel overtaxed, which would have helped the measure’s backers potentially win in November.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Key among all the designs, therefore, is minimizing weight to avoid overtaxing the batteries—the weakest link among eVTOL systems—especially during takeoffs and while hovering.
—Steven Ashley, Scientific American, 14 June 2024
But the nation’s electrical grid is aging and overtaxed in some areas.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtax
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This allows enterprises to scale AI capabilities without overburdening dedicated teams.Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, exploring new revenue sources, such as grants and public-private partnerships, can supplement funds without overburdening taxpayers.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both rewards will also be taxed, so the full amounts won't manifest in the tipster's bank account.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are supplemental policies from private insurers which are not taxed that will increase your income in case you are disabled.James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Seahawks’ comeback efforts were hampered late by the loss of starting quarterback Geno Smith.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Overtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtax. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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