encumbrance

Example Sentences

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“Debt is a long-term obligation and an encumbrance on people’s finances.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

That's why they've now assigned a receiver in order to prevent the transfer, sale or encumbrance of any of those assets.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2023

The teams involved, even the ones that might have been expected to view this new league as an encumbrance, are sufficiently invested in the idea of winning it.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022

OK — but as a semi-monkish man of routine, what he wanted was domesticity without encumbrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2021

“I hope I am aware that they may be too noisy for your father—or even may be some encumbrance to you, if your visiting engagements continue to increase as much as they have done lately.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen