burdened

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Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It was burdened by intense competition from other online retailers and a consumer base that prioritized cheap prices over environmental responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"It's just that we have made sure that we facilitate the procedure in a way that means visitors are not burdened".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

A time when we didn’t worry and weren’t burdened with adulting.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Normally nymphs were quick—at least the ones at Camp Half-Blood were—but these were burdened with posters, T-shirts, and other Narcissus™ merchandise.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan