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burdened

[bur-dnd] / ˈbɜr dnd /
ADJECTIVE
weighed down
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By uncovering this hidden complexity, scientists hope to improve disease detection, develop more reliable treatments, and reduce the crop losses that have long burdened mushroom producers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

"Any initiative that strengthens Ukraine's already highly capable, but heavily burdened, cyber defence efforts is a welcome development and could provide a valuable force multiplier," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The trade war also can be expected to hit U.S. consumers already burdened by higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

I’m not looking for a man who feels burdened by the effort.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

As though their tree would be anything other than it had always been: the huge shadowy thing in a corner burdened with decorations she had had since she was a girl.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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