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The phrase "was overstretched" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something was pushed beyond their limits or capacity, often in terms of resources or abilities. Example: "The team was overstretched due to the sudden increase in workload, leading to burnout among its members."
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was overstretched
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Past of overstretch
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The army was overstretched.
"The market here was overstretched," Ms. Harvey said.
Iraq was slipping into chaos, the army was overstretched and the Treasury was bleeding red ink.
The Soviet Union was relatively weak; it was overstretched territorially; and it did not want war.
Camhs was overstretched in their area, and many students were not "severe enough" for an appointment.
Feltham was overstretched, with poor industrial relations and a demoralised staff.
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Our military is overstretched.
Naturally, it is overstretched.
Primary care doctors already are overstretched.
We see social workers were overstretched.
"The trouble is that doctors are overstretched.
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