saddled

Example Sentences

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Amid the rush to give out passes to the Clean Air Act, communities already saddled with air pollution find themselves affected once more.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Already saddled with some of the nation’s highest combined tax burdens, New York City cannot afford policies that accelerate outmigration, deter investment and stifle growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Evergrande, meanwhile, saddled itself with massive debt and ran up liabilities of more than $300 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But the purchase left Disney saddled with debt just as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted production shutdowns and closures at theme parks and sports venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He began putting his weight in a stirrup when Gabilan was saddled, but he didn’t throw his leg over the pony’s back.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck