burden

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But the measure faced significant opposition from local cities, with opponents arguing the sales tax hike would unfairly burden the poorest county residents and encourage people to spend their dollars across the county line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Advocates warn that until federal regulators crack down more aggressively on opt-out fee models, the burden will remain entirely on everyday consumers to audit their own bills for junk fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I asked: Would companies perform better and think longer term if the regulatory burden of quarterly financial disclosures were lifted?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

However, the Supreme Court heard arguments that Cheshire West was wrongly decided and creates an unsustainable administrative burden on health and social care systems.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She had suffered everything I had and yet she seemed to carry no burden of rage.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom