burden
Example Sentences
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Shin has already flagged Korea’s household debt burden as past the critical threshold.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
During this difficult period Konate was also carrying the burden of knowing his father was seriously ill.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But the measure faced significant opposition from local cities, with opponents arguing the sales tax hike would unfairly burden the poorest county residents and encourage people to spend their dollars across the county line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
In promoting the overhaul, DeSantis argued that property taxes have become a big financial burden for Floridians and that they force homeowners to pay up repeatedly on the same asset.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The financial benefits of becoming a permanent resident would also finally ease the burden of college tuition on my parents.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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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