burden

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

However, changing diets, including reduced salt intake in some regions, have shifted the global burden.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Scottish government has some tax and welfare powers that it can use to help ease the burden but the UK government has far greater financial clout.

From BBC • 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

She dipped her head to take the burden he guided onto her broad back and felt clutching hands on her mane.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda