burden
Example Sentences
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But Sheng Lu, a professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware, said tariffs still represent a substantial cost burden for fashion brands and retailers.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
"It is an extra burden to bear, but our hands are tied by the ongoing matter," he said.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
But as he approaches 60 years old, he is reluctant to retire, fearful of becoming a burden on his kids as they navigate China’s new economic reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Duterte's defence counsel said in a statement after Monday's vote that the burden of proof lay with her accusers.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
None of us knew what to do with the enormous burden of our memories.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
Vocabulary lists containing burden
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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