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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
overexert .
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Examples
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The downside of this power is that it if he uses too much at one time that then he will become extremely fatigued or if he really overexerts himself, death.
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Don't be in a hurry and exhaust yourself; only a novice overexerts and tries to make a deep cut with the hatchet.
On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls Lina Beard 1888
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He tries to keep up on the dusting, vacuuming and laundry, "and he overexerts himself, and there are medical ramifications," she said.
AroundTheCapitol.com 2009
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Crunched for time, he ends up working multiple jobs and overexerts himself him in the process.
Anime Nano! 2009
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He still gets winded when he runs a lot or overexerts himself.
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He still gets winded when he runs a lot or overexerts himself.
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By the end of the day, it can hurt to turn her head, and if she overexerts herself, it can be difficult getting out of bed the next morning.
Examiner BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer 2009
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Her condition leaves her short of breath and wincing from chest pain if she overexerts, she said.
Madison.com - top 2009
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He rarely overexerts himself; he’s sauntered through life to date, relying on his golden-boy good looks, native intelligence, and uncanny jump shot.
Courting Trouble Scottoline, Lisa 1993
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