onerous

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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

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

Other reforms include streamlining the process for collective Cabinet agreement of government policy, which are said to involve "onerous" exchanges of letters between departments.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Japanese company said total debt had grown to more than ¥570 billion and that the burden of interest payments associated with its high leverage is becoming increasingly more onerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Oh, well, nothing at all onerous, I assure you,” said Scrimgeour.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling