- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
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“Probate can add costs, administrative burdens and stress for families during a period of grief. It also impacts privacy and can complicate asset management.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
And student loans and inflation are posing still more burdens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The federal district court issued a preliminary injunction partly on this basis, noting the burdens on election administrators were high and the public interest costs dire.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
“The proposed rule may create significant new compliance burdens and legal uncertainty for institutions already operating in accordance with existing nondiscrimination requirements ... “ the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tell me your burdens and I’ll carry your load.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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