- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
Example Sentences
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While these criticisms are valid, many of these issues — particularly heavy debt burdens — also apply to China, Japan and many European nations.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026
Let’s hear it for lighter debt burdens: They may be one reason the economy and stock market are still chugging along.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Sometimes, I feel most gay when I’m strolling outside feeling the breeze against my skin, like I’m experiencing the joy in a way that only I can, balanced with my own unique burdens and comforts.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
A 2024 survey from the Job Creators Network Foundation found that more than one in four have considered relocating to a state with lower taxes and less regulatory burdens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
I wished she’d been smart enough, or loving enough, to realize everybody has burdens that crush them, only they don’t give up their children.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
