saddled
Example Sentences
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As Moscow presses along several fronts, Ukrainian commanders complain they are increasingly being saddled with paperwork and struggling to effectively carry out orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The disruption can interrupt care and leave people saddled with medical bills they cannot afford.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
"Housing is having a much smaller impact than it ever has done, but we're still saddled with these rules."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Adell was considered a defensive liability early in his career and was saddled with a four-base error in 2020 when a fly ball hit his glove and went over the fence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
They set up the quintain at the far end of the lists while the prince's pony was being saddled.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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