burdened
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of burdened
Example Sentences
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Department of Housing and Urban Development considers households that spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing to be “cost burdened.”
From Los Angeles Times
We do not want our daughter to be burdened with significant debt after completing medical school.
From MarketWatch
Gmail users who want to switch to more anonymous email addresses or felt burdened by the email addresses they chose as kids celebrated the update on social media.
From Los Angeles Times
Her lawyer, Nicole Servaty, told journalists that she "really had a voice in this proceeding", adding: "She was able to testify, to express her feelings and everything that has burdened her."
From BBC
The company, burdened with debt, filed for bankruptcy protections in 2020 as it faced a drop in sales and restaurant closures.
From Los Angeles Times
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