burden
Example Sentences
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"That's an essential step toward reducing the burden of dementia for everyone, but especially for women, who are disproportionately affected."
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Connecticut is poised to become the third state offering a tax credit for caregivers, recognizing the financial costs that come with the burden of providing care to a family member.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The top US diplomat "will discuss the need for increased defense investment and greater burden sharing in the Alliance," a State Department statement said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“I started getting tattoos,” he continued, “and then I thought: not difficult enough. Why don’t I compose some really niche, obscure film scores for films that don’t exist and burden your Monday night?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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
Vocabulary lists containing burden
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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