bear the burden
Example Sentences
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"Workers cannot continue to bear the burden of a crisis they did not cause," union leader Jose Patines said Friday.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
To complicate matters further, not everyone may equally bear the burden of false accusations.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
"Costs for hospitals and healthcare systems in the US in many cases are funded by public reimbursement programmes, and this means taxpayers bear the burden."
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
Apparel makers and retailers are in discussions as to who will bear the burden of the tariffs for orders already in process, said Goenka.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 27, 2025
But she is suffering greatly, and as she’s my servant, my soul would bear the burden of her misfortune.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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