burdened
Example Sentences
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Convery has nicely feathered hair and a character burdened by the plot’s corniest contrivances: a bully stubbornly pursuing him to the literal end of civilization, a lost pet dog that he’s determined to rescue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“The real purpose of them is not to be burdened with healthcare costs in retirement,” said Steve Azoury, a financial adviser and owner of Azoury Financial.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Brad Pitt is a grizzled racing driver burdened by his past who helps lead a struggling Formula One team to glory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Though easing gasoline prices provided some relief, respondents continue to feel burdened by inflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
She thanked him, and in the gray of the evening darkness, the air burdened with smells, she ached with an almost unbearable emotion that she could not name.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
