burden

Example Sentences

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It would also lift the burden of succession from the Senate to enable it to focus on its legislative functions.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That’s too big a burden for the banners to carry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"They are often dealing with a double burden -- excessive sleepiness during work hours and difficulty sleeping enough when they have the chance to rest."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Including it in the energy security tool-kit "risks being an additional burden on Italy's electricity consumers, who already pay some of the highest electricity prices in the EU", Petrovich said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“All of you. To keep me from being a burden on your mom and dad.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman