overstretch
Americanverb (used with object)
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to stretch excessively.
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to stretch or extend over.
noun
verb
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to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)
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to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard
Etymology
Origin of overstretch
Example Sentences
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The IOM said this had put "immense pressure" on border communities, and the country's overstretched services and fragile infrastructure.
From Barron's
French rescue centres have been overwhelmed, with sick birds being transferred across the national wildlife network to relieve the most overstretched facilities.
From BBC
The Fostering Network charity says pressures created by an overstretched children's care system have led to more foster carers leaving than joining.
From BBC
That brings us to our call of the day from Panmure Gordon’s head of strategy, Joachim Klement, who warns of possible international contagion for markets from overstretched investors backed into a corner.
From MarketWatch
“Specifically with gold, it’s about as overstretched as it can possibly be,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch
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