burdens

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Winstanley said he was also hoping to reduce taxes if elected to ease cost of living burdens and ensure "we have more money in people's pockets".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Another measure, Senate Bill 888, is also seeking to reduce property tax burdens for disabled veterans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The Investment Company Institute, whose members include mutual funds, said that any changes should balance “reducing unnecessary compliance burdens and preserving the quality disclosure framework that underpins investor confidence and effective price discovery.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Officials and industry reports indicate that the airline’s final breakdown was accelerated by a spike in operating costs tied to global energy market disruptions, alongside long-standing debt burdens that limited its ability to recover.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Slowly Ranofer put down the water jug, feeling his whole spirit wilt and the old burdens settle down on him again.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw