burdened

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Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It was burdened by intense competition from other online retailers and a consumer base that prioritized cheap prices over environmental responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"It's just that we have made sure that we facilitate the procedure in a way that means visitors are not burdened".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It was going to be a long march to Redwall, burdened as they were with the battering ram and all the paraphernalia of destruction.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques