carry a heavy load

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At 34 and entering his 15th season, Harden acknowledged that playing with Leonard, George and Westbrook can make the game easier for him since he doesn’t have to carry a heavy load anymore.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2023

"Probation officers are being fed to the dogs by the management and structure of the probation system. They are left to carry a heavy load which is unsustainable," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

Sermon was a healthy scratch in the opener and got hurt on his only offensive snap last but could carry a heavy load against the Packers because of all the injuries.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021

But he didn’t have to carry a heavy load last year, as evidenced by his eight passes in the NFC title game.

From Washington Times • Aug. 27, 2020

The camel can live for a long time without drinking, and can carry a heavy load of merchandise a long distance.

From Home Geography for Primary Grades by Long, C. C.