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burden

[bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn /




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A spokesperson for Newsom said California is “aggressively pursuing widespread electrification” but would not burden survivors with “additional mandates and red tape.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

But the pied-à-terre tax would burden a narrow and administratively complex tax base, and it would only raise limited revenue.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

To complicate matters further, not everyone may equally bear the burden of false accusations.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Beyond the burden the laws could place on people looking to register to vote, administrators say they need a longer runway to successfully stage elections and inform residents of policy changes.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“Koil Street? Let me see.” he put up his hand to scratch his head, but, the burden being there, withdrew it.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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