- present tense form of burden (3rd person singular).
burdens
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As such, we typically have to follow the laws with uneven burdens, so long as the law is “neutral,” “generally applicable,” and rationally related to a legitimate government interest.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
The table shows that the share of households with high debt burdens has increased.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
A government spokesperson said that "while AI can help employers manage large volumes of applications and reduce administrative burdens, it is vital that recruitment processes remain fair, transparent and accessible".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Wicker” also spends a fair amount of time with the husbands to show how much pressure they feel at home too, light as their burdens often seem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
“The scent of godhood lies in the burdens that hover above you. Pungent and powerful stenches they are,” he said.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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