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burdensome

[bur-dn-suhm] / ˈbɜr dn səm /


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Government guidance says the duty should "always be applied in a proportionate way" depending on the circumstances of the case and that organisations should avoid an "overly bureaucratic and burdensome approach".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

However, the incident prompted a backlash, becoming a rallying cry over L.A.’s burdensome filming bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Higher rates raise borrowing costs for households and businesses, strain credit markets and increase the federal government’s already burdensome interest expenses.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Smart rules that aren’t burdensome would promote liquidity, transparency and integrity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

They were very happy until Raven, the jealous trickster, came and gave them a burdensome task.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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