- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
Example Sentences
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The federal district court issued a preliminary injunction partly on this basis, noting the burdens on election administrators were high and the public interest costs dire.
From Slate β Sep. 15, 2026
“The proposed rule may create significant new compliance burdens and legal uncertainty for institutions already operating in accordance with existing nondiscrimination requirements ... “ the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 3, 2026
Washington has framed its host year around limiting regulatory burdens and promoting new technologies.
From Barron's β Sep. 1, 2026
Courts are sometimes more forgiving of burdens on speech when the real focus of a law is conduct, and when any restriction on speech is minor and incidental.
From Slate β Aug. 28, 2026
He agreed at once; we found a quieter side street, and thankfully putting our burdens beside us sank down.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
