burden
Example Sentences
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They argue the snap vote has delayed anti-inflation measures, postponed debate over the fiscal 2026 budget, and placed an additional administrative burden on local municipalities.
From BBC
"There's no chip on my shoulder. There's no burden. There is nothing to defend, no defending gold medallist," she said.
From Barron's
There’s no doubt the migrant surge burdened some communities.
Even after death, Hosoda suggests, all people truly hope for is a shoulder to cry on and someone to share their burdens with.
From Los Angeles Times
Pivoting to a tougher emissions standard for vehicles "focuses on the results that matter to Canadians, while avoiding undue burdens on the Canadian auto industry", Carney told reporters.
From BBC
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