burdened

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year Greece's tourism minister said she did not want visitors to be "burdened" by bureaucratic procedures when entering or leaving the country.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Though easing gasoline prices provided some relief, respondents continue to feel burdened by inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

It’s a sea of nightmares in suits, and among them is Schlossberg, the Dennis the Menace we don’t deserve, don’t really want, but are burdened with regardless.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

That deal left Warner Bros. burdened by debt, setting the stage for the Ellison takeover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Partly because I did not wish to be burdened with anyone’s pity or contempt, I concealed the true circumstances of my stay.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt