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onerous

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


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As one of Jamaica's largest buyers of the fruit, for Gray's Pepper the shortages have been onerous.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He thinks the stock—a Barron’s pick —can report better-than-expected comparable sales, while investor expectations aren’t too onerous.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

And if even that felt too onerous, they could console themselves that everyone is paying 1%, even the 10-year-old who made $100 selling lemonade.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

This apparatus displayed Rutherford’s hallmark simplicity and style, but the procedure was unspeakably onerous.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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