burdened

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Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In a breezy, sun-soaked 90 minutes, Romvari excavates a lifetime of knotted, intergenerational trauma — a phrase that almost feels too heavy and too burdened by cryptic implications, given how this movie explores it.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

It was burdened by intense competition from other online retailers and a consumer base that prioritized cheap prices over environmental responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"It's just that we have made sure that we facilitate the procedure in a way that means visitors are not burdened".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

He stood on the platform, burdened with his suitcases and gifts, and watched the train roll in on the station tracks.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers