Example Sentences

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“How can you expect someone to obtain new job opportunities and find housing and develop a success away from crime if you are saddling them with fees?”

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023

Title issues, contractor fraud and rebuilding costs are saddling recovery, and some residents say the city isn't acting fast enough to prevent neighborhoods from falling behind.

From Reuters • Dec. 15, 2011

"While you are saddling up I shall arrange with some of the Blentz servants for his burial—now hurry!"

From The Mad King by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

"Sir," said he to Sheldon, "the rumour that the Legion is abroad has reached your men, and they are saddling in my barns."

From The Hidden Children by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

"People are so busy with your name, that it occurs to me that you are saddling a young girl with a great responsibility in giving her such a secret to keep."

From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie