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overstretched

/ˌoʊvərˈstrɛtʃt/ adjective · British & US
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What does overstretched mean?

adjective

Extending or operating beyond a normal or safe limit; excessively strained or tense.

Example

"The team's schedule was so overstretched that they had to cancel several matches."

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