burden
Example Sentences
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The mental burden of wondering when it will happen again weighs on him, bringing stress and depression.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
He said he trusted Iranian authorities to navigate tensions to keep pilgrims safe and was willing to accept any burden to fulfill his religious obligation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
If it’s a simple trust, the trust may be required to distribute all income annually, which pushes the tax burden onto your beneficiaries.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
“This was a tremendous burden, a tremendous cost,” said Trump, surrounded by executives from supermarket chains including Kroger, Fairway, Neimann Foods and Piggly Wiggly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Babies and small children, who move slowly and demand much attention, were a burden on nomadic foragers.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing burden
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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