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
“She couldn’t bear the burden of thinking this was all her fault.”
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025
Apparel makers and retailers are in discussions as to who will bear the burden of the tariffs for orders already in process, said Goenka.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 27, 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
