burden
noun
that which is carried; load.
burdens
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present tense formof burden (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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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
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
Washington has framed its host year around limiting regulatory burdens and promoting new technologies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The bakers were already at work, and carts rolled quietly toward the market square, bringing their daily burdens of produce from the valley farms.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
