burden
Example Sentences
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“The burden of proof is on the defense in an insanity case, and the jury may see the defense as an excuse for committing a serious crime,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
More people are taking out longer loans, with some monthly payments near $1,000, making the ongoing costs of car ownership a burden for many.
From MarketWatch
Colin Smith, chief executive of The Livestock and Meat Commission, said the announcement was a "positive step which will reduce the burden on farm families".
From BBC
While already juggling health issues for both herself and her son this year, she’s added the burden of taking care of her parents, who are in their 80s, from far away.
From MarketWatch
The main cause for worry is Japan’s famously high debt burden.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
