grind (down)

as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the workers are being ground down by the long work hours which leave them little time for anything else

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Verb
  • However, Conquest overwhelms her, cleaves her jaw off and punches a hole through her stomach in mere seconds.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Flashback: Hospitals in NWA, like much of the country, were overwhelmed by the number of COVID-19 patients and struggled with staffing.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • This new computing paradigm excels in real-time optimization and predictive modeling, offering unprecedented opportunities to overcome pressing public-sector challenges.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • With all the hurdles Seavey has overcome as an artist, he’s not only been determined to solidify his spot in the industry as a solo artist, but to also make his mark.
    Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • Last year, parts of the U.S. were devastated by hurricanes such as Helene and Milton.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Asheville area was devastated in September by Hurricane Helene, with thousands of people displaced and businesses destroyed or temporarily closed.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Grind (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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