burden
Example Sentences
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Her in-laws and her own father squabbled over who bore the financial burden of supporting her and her daughters, for Handsome Charlie had left his household in debt.
Millions of low-income seniors are struggling with the high cost of homeownership and insurance, like you, and the seemingly never-ending burden of rising rents.
From MarketWatch
Mia, a year 11 pupil, said it would "help lessen the stress and stop the burden of paying £300 for a dress".
From BBC
When moving into a block of flats, or even a new housing estate the cost of maintenance can pose a financial burden for homeowners.
From BBC
Takaichi’s plans are entirely in sync with American ambitions to get allies to shoulder more of the burden of their own defense.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
