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How to pronounce overuse in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms overexploitation, overutilisation, overutilization
Type of development, exploitation
Type Words
Synonyms overdrive
Type of apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize

Examples of overuse

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Overuse is a concern not just because of cost but because of radiation exposure.
From the post-gazette.com
The injuries often occur from overuse of the muscles and tendons around the arm.
From the kentucky.com
A weak core results in poor posture and an increased chance of overuse injuries.
From the sacbee.com
Surfers'behaviour will chime with anyone familiar with the economics of overuse.
From the economist.com
Below are tips on becoming an efficient swimmer while avoiding overuse injuries.
From the stltoday.com
That's despite the fact that antibiotic overuse is a major public health threat.
From the usatoday.com
Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overuse of prescription medication.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Overuse of antibiotics is a concern because it can lead to bacterial resistance.
From the newscientist.com
Injuries from overuse include Achilles tendinitis, shin splints and tennis elbow.
From the timesunion.com
More examples
  • Make use of too often or too extensively
  • Overexploitation: exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
  • Overused is the debut album by British band South, first released in 2000. It was released on James Lavelle's Mo Wax label.
  • Excessive use; To use too much
  • Overuse describes a process of care in circumstances where the potential for harm exceeds the potential for benefit. Prescribing an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold, for which antibiotics are ineffective, constitutes overuse. ...
  • Repetitive stress on a bone or bones can result in stress fractures. These are common among athletes and workers who frequently perform intense physical labor.
  • Using more than necessary; wasteful