- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
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Transparency activist Anjali Bhardwaj said the process disproportionately burdens marginalised voters who often struggle to produce documents.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
In April 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14276, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” which instructed government officials to reduce regulatory burdens and boost the commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Probate can add costs, administrative burdens and stress for families during a period of grief. It also impacts privacy and can complicate asset management.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Investment burdens would rise sharply for participating companies, weighing on their credit profiles, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
He agreed at once; we found a quieter side street, and thankfully putting our burdens beside us sank down.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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