- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
Example Sentences
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By targeting yield as a primary goal, investors often compromise their performance through poor portfolio diversification, heavier tax burdens and overpaying for dividend-paying stocks, Hartzmark said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"History has had its conflicts, but we should not carry those burdens forever. We should enjoy life".
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In my experience, the best way to take burdens off people you care about is to tell them what you want.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
I was really lucky that so many subjects were so kind to me and affirmed I wasn’t my grandfather and that I didn’t need to carry historical or generational burdens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
We think the transition to middle school is hard enough without having to place greater burdens or hardships on these young, impressionable minds.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
