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beast of burden

noun as in work animal

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Such an estimation makes the Targaryen name the beast of burden hauling most of the narrative, which has so far amounted to half-empty crates.

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The image of the burro as a miner’s faithful beast of burden contrasts starkly with ecological reality, experts say.

But hidden among those beasts of burden is the Volvo V60 and its unique blend of performance, high fuel efficiency and utility.

And donkeys star in a major new genetic study that reveals the ancient origins of the first beast of burden’s family tree.

It’s a beautifully photographed journey through the human condition and a sometimes harrowing portrait of life as a beast of burden.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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