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onerous

[on-er-uhs, oh-ner-] / ˈɒn ər əs, ˈoʊ nər- /


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Of course, they’ll probably make it even more onerous so they can feel smart?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He thinks the stock—a Barron’s pick —can report better-than-expected comparable sales, while investor expectations aren’t too onerous.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

And if even that felt too onerous, they could console themselves that everyone is paying 1%, even the 10-year-old who made $100 selling lemonade.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

A bill in parliament would try to do the same for big infrastructure projects, which can currently stretch into years because of onerous consultation procedures and lengthy court challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The process is so cumbersome, confusing, and onerous that many people who are theoretically eligible to vote never manage to get their voting rights back.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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