burden
Example Sentences
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But Means found it difficult to get the senator to focus on her “Make America Healthy Again” message about the burden of chronic disease in America, she said in an interview later.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The California Contract Cities Assn. argues a sales tax hike would “disproportionately burden the very residents the County seeks to protect.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Sarah Hopkins, head teacher of Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School said "morale is low, engagement hard to keep and the admin is a huge burden".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
"The Pacific Island countries are constantly bearing the burden of coming to other fora and trying to get their voice heard."
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Like an athlete throwing the hammer, Constance whirled on her hind legs, faster and faster, until suddenly she threw her burden with a colossal heave.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing burden
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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