saddled

Example Sentences

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The refund rule had saddled the U.N. with mounting obligations: the U.S. was owed refunds on money it never paid while China paid so late some years its money couldn’t be spent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Supreme Court established the right to an attorney in state court criminal proceedings, California has saddled its counties with the responsibility of providing lawyers to poor people accused of crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The stock market doesn’t seem to be saddled with the same uncertainty.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

And as soon as they saw it, the best and fastest horse in Charlestown would be saddled and made ready for Paul Revere, who had himself promised to get over—if possible.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes