encumbered
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It will be encumbered neither by norms nor the exigencies that compel speech in a democratic society.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
Now with a second mandate and significantly less encumbered, America, and the world, will see what he can really do.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024
Long encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary was told by his parents Friday that he could leave his fifth-grade class early because he had an orthodontist appointment to get his braces removed.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024
Tuition rates are high, students leave encumbered with more debt and the state gives less to higher education than others.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023
I’m sure I haven’t actually lost an ounce, but I don’t feel encumbered.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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