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burden

[bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn /




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Shin has already flagged Korea’s household debt burden as past the critical threshold.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

At the same time, the regulator eased the financial burden for domestic, over-the-air broadcasters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“The Supervisor is also mindful of the burden these ongoing protections place on small property owners throughout the county.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

I feel like more of a burden and I don’t trust my parents as much as I used to.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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