burden
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Fery says that might have been for the best, because it did not create any extra nerves, although he does not often come across as a player who feels the burden of expectation.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
"The highest earners in this country will therefore take on a larger share" of the tax burden, said Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Finally, Ecuador’s coach, Argentine Sebastián Beccacece, complained about the logistics of the trip to Mexico, claiming it involved long journeys that were an undue burden for his team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to convert a portion of their home equity into cash without the burden of monthly mortgage payments.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
The burden must be carried; the want provided for; the suffering endured; the responsibility fulfilled.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing burden
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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