burdened

Example Sentences

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Eventually, though, most people become grateful for that fact — or at least less burdened by it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The ensemble-cum-chorus, burdened with overblown asylum imagery, is sometimes called upon to inject a circus-like atmosphere, complete with acrobatics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“Where such alternatives do not exist, it should promptly eliminate the losses which have burdened consolidated Ebitda.”

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Suddenly Jennifer was coming out of her house burdened with a rolled sleeping bag and duffle that looked stuffed and heavy.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English