saddled

Example Sentences

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In doing so, he has saddled the party with the risks of an untested candidate who has a messy life story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Amid the rush to give out passes to the Clean Air Act, communities already saddled with air pollution find themselves affected once more.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

They got saddled with “Creep” as a hit, and that’s still the only song most people know.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

There has been some backlash too, after it emerged Australian taxpayers may be saddled with some of the security costs for their public events.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Dr. Hobart saddled up and rode down to the tavern, and I walked back slowly.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier