encumbrances

Example Sentences

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But, eventually, families and jobs and the various other encumbrances of adult life conspire to pull you away.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

But do these prosthetic encumbrances feel more or less cheap when applied to someone like Charlie, who isn’t a violent caricature but a sympathetically drawn human being?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2022

Those fortunate enough to work from home have jettisoned virtually all encumbrances of professional attire: suits, jackets, ties, briefcases, heels, skirts and Spanx.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2020

The right to freedom of movement, in its expansive definitional breadth, was meant to protect against a variety of encumbrances.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2020

“In your mind, Mr. Jurgensen, did the deed read free and clear? That is, were there any encumbrances or conditions? Easements? Liens? That sort of thing?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson