carry a heavy load
Example Sentences
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Still, the assumption is that Doncic will have to carry a heavy load with James sidelined.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025
"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
Still, Cole will be expected to carry a heavy load on the mound in October should the Yankees end their 11-season World Series title drought.
From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2021
Chara denied there will be any special motivation to show his former team that he can still carry a heavy load.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2021
Its dark colour and immense surface attract an amount of heat which becomes almost insupportable to the unfortunate creature when forced to carry a heavy load during the hot season in India.
From Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 by Baker, Samuel White, Sir