- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
Example Sentences
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It worked for decades without requiring data manipulation or imposing disproportionate burdens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The proposed rule may create significant new compliance burdens and legal uncertainty for institutions already operating in accordance with existing nondiscrimination requirements ... “ the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The public disagrees about how to view murder in light of mental illness and the particular burdens shouldered by mothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Courts are sometimes more forgiving of burdens on speech when the real focus of a law is conduct, and when any restriction on speech is minor and incidental.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Frodo’s heart was grieved as he watched them walking beside him with their heads down, and their backs bowed under their burdens.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
