burdened

Example Sentences

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There’s no doubt the migrant surge burdened some communities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The affordability crisis has reached a boiling point with many middle- and lower-income Americans increasingly burdened by debt and struggling to cover basic household expenses.

From MarketWatch

Language’s capacity to elongate the self in time burdened us with anxiety and regret.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Where such alternatives do not exist, it should promptly eliminate the losses which have burdened consolidated Ebitda.”

From Barron's

The Home Office said local police officers have been "burdened" with tackling major crimes without adequate training, leaving them unable to address everyday offences like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

From BBC