burdensome
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By contrast, home prices and rents are now growing fastest in the Northeast, West Coast and areas of the Midwest where local zoning regulations and burdensome permitting make it harder to build.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
After all, if someone thought a miracle cure was right around the corner, they might be more likely to stop taking their medication or skip burdensome treatments.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
He added the industry would work with government to make sure the scheme's roll-out would not be "burdensome" for the hospitality sector.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
However, lawmakers did pass several bills this year to help fire victims navigate burdensome insurance requirements in the aftermath of a disaster and increase prevention efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Thank you, Dr. Hamid,” my mom says, shaking her hand eagerly, like she just managed to sign a contract for her most burdensome client.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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