onerous
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Other infrastructure projects have also fared poorly, with critics complaining of onerous permit procedures and strict rules around all aspects of construction.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Residents are criticizing a state law that requires permits and fees for building projects near Joshua trees, saying it’s opaque, confusing and onerous for those who want to improve or even maintain their properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Other reforms include streamlining the process for collective Cabinet agreement of government policy, which are said to involve "onerous" exchanges of letters between departments.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
He also pointed out the U.S. proposal has less onerous demands and more generous carrots than pre-war positions.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Since there was still only the one telephone in town, her duties were not onerous.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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