burdensome
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By contrast, home prices and rents are now growing fastest in the Northeast, West Coast and areas of the Midwest where local zoning regulations and burdensome permitting make it harder to build.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
After all, if someone thought a miracle cure was right around the corner, they might be more likely to stop taking their medication or skip burdensome treatments.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
He added the industry would work with government to make sure the scheme's roll-out would not be "burdensome" for the hospitality sector.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
However, lawmakers did pass several bills this year to help fire victims navigate burdensome insurance requirements in the aftermath of a disaster and increase prevention efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
His next exploit was to fight and conquer the Minyans, who had been exacting a burdensome tribute from the Thebans.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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