onerous
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One man, Walter Hunt, was the first to figure out how to make the work less onerous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Residents are criticizing a state law that requires permits and fees for building projects near Joshua trees, saying it’s opaque, confusing and onerous for those who want to improve or even maintain their properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Chemicals is one of the most important sectors in Europe's biggest economy but key industry players complain of high energy costs, onerous EU regulations and fierce foreign competition.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He also pointed out the U.S. proposal has less onerous demands and more generous carrots than pre-war positions.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
He had spent the previous four years, as he saw it, preparing to fulfill an absurd and onerous duty: to graduate from college.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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