burden
noun
that which is carried; load.
have been burdening
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present perfect progressiveof burden.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But the costs of following the law have been burdening state budgets.
From US News ● May 19, 2015
