burden
Example Sentences
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To address the financial burden hair loss treatments would cause to the system, President Lee said on Tuesday that authorities could impose coverage limits.
From BBC
In addition to being an ecological and social problem, desertification is also an economic burden, costing an estimated six percent of Central Asia's GDP annually, according to the World Bank.
From Barron's
Lending groups who submitted comment letters, such as the GoWest Credit Union Association, supported the CFPB’s proposed rule change, saying it would “significantly reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while preserving fair lending objectives.”
From MarketWatch
The company, burdened with debt, filed for bankruptcy protections in 2020 as it faced a drop in sales and restaurant closures.
From Los Angeles Times
The analysts generally prefer utilities and other power providers that can meet new demands from data centers without heaping new burdens on consumers.
From Barron's
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