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burden

[bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn /




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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said last week he understood concerns about the rising euro, calling it "a considerable additional burden for the German export industry".

From Barron's

The burden falls mainly on women, children and farmers in rural communities, where health systems are weakest and medical resources limited.

From BBC

Fifa subsequently introduced an interim framework based on the calculation of compensation payable and burden of proof if there is a breach of contract.

From BBC

According to the major supplier, both businesses are in a race to get out of the debt burden, which is holding them back.

From BBC

The towering Woltemade, who has a very different profile, was left to shoulder the burden from the off, as a result, having never previously played outside Germany.

From BBC