onerous

Example Sentences

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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

Recovering money after the fact is so much more onerous than intervening while it’s happening.

From MarketWatch

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

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

He also pointed out the U.S. proposal has less onerous demands and more generous carrots than pre-war positions.

From MarketWatch