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carry a heavy load



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At 34 and entering his 15th season, Harden acknowledged that playing with Leonard, George and Westbrook can make the game easier for him since he doesn’t have to carry a heavy load anymore.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2023

"Probation officers are being fed to the dogs by the management and structure of the probation system. They are left to carry a heavy load which is unsustainable," she said.

From BBC Feb. 8, 2023

Still, Cole will be expected to carry a heavy load on the mound in October should the Yankees end their 11-season World Series title drought.

From New York Times Oct. 4, 2021

Chara denied there will be any special motivation to show his former team that he can still carry a heavy load.

From Seattle Times Jan. 29, 2021

The strong little creature can carry a heavy load properly disposed in pannier baskets.

From Jean Francois Millet by Estelle M. (Estelle May) Hurll




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