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onerous

[on-er-uhs, oh-ner-] / ˈɒn ər əs, ˈoʊ nər- /


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Personally, I found probate less onerous than settling her estate without a will.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

BHP says it won’t invest in the business due to an onerous royalty structure in Australia’s Queensland state, where it mines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Of course, they’ll probably make it even more onerous so they can feel smart?

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

The watchdog said it did not think the requirements would be too onerous as services could decide to let trans people use toilets for disabled people, for example.

From BBC May 21, 2026

Since there was still only the one telephone in town, her duties were not onerous.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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