burden
Example Sentences
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To complicate matters further, not everyone may equally bear the burden of false accusations.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Beyond the burden the laws could place on people looking to register to vote, administrators say they need a longer runway to successfully stage elections and inform residents of policy changes.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Still, many are hopeful that U.S. growth will prove strong enough to shake off the burden of higher energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The financial burden of providing long-term care typically comes out of the pockets of Americans.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
With an odd sense of giving up an unwelcome burden, Torak handed her the ravenskin pouch, and she tied it to her belt.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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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