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[bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn /




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If much of your retirement savings is held in tax-deferred accounts, larger withdrawals could increase your tax burden.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But criticism is mounting from some member states, including Germany and Italy, as well as major firms that the ETS is an added burden at a time industry is already struggling.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates this month to mitigate the burden of rising costs as policymakers grow more worried that the fallout from the conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As I searched for a place to sit my burden, I looked up and saw Mama leaning on the doorjamb to her room.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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