bear the burden
Example Sentences
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"Workers cannot continue to bear the burden of a crisis they did not cause," union leader Jose Patines said Friday.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The judge later suggested that, instead of proving his case, Sherborne was trying to get the newspapers to bear the burden of showing how they sourced a story.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
In his letter, Mr. Navarro asserts that foreign countries bear the burden.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
“She couldn’t bear the burden of thinking this was all her fault.”
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025
It’s the last one in line who must bear the burden of knowing: if anyone is to be hurt it will have to be me.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
