burdened
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We criticized the legislation at the time because the compliance costs disproportionately burdened smaller businesses, and they may have contributed to consolidation in food production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
That deal left Warner Bros. burdened by debt, leading to deep cost cuts and setting the stage for the Ellison takeover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Though easing gasoline prices provided some relief, respondents continue to feel burdened by inflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
It’s a sea of nightmares in suits, and among them is Schlossberg, the Dennis the Menace we don’t deserve, don’t really want, but are burdened with regardless.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Amphmomos, for his part, shaking his head, with chill and burdened breast, turned in the great hall.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
