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burden

[bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn /




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Graham Knaus, chief executive of the California State Assn. of Counties, told The Times that he appreciated efforts to raise awareness about the burden these changes would place on counties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And much of the burden fell on Meenakshi Parikh, the dean, who had to keep the medical college functioning even as it grappled with overwhelming grief.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In countries like Egypt, where sunlight is ample and the price of oil has created a massive burden on consumers, renewable energy is an absolute necessity.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

That either puts a bigger burden on those younger workers, or will lead to fewer services for the older ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“A burden? Never. You’re too much of a gift to me.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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