burden
noun
that which is carried; load.
have burdened
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present perfectof burden.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Where such alternatives do not exist, it should promptly eliminate the losses which have burdened consolidated Ebitda.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
The union described the tentative pact as a compromise that addresses a key sticking point, a cap on health benefits that would have burdened recently hired and future teachers with higher health costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
“I regret that I may have burdened you with these details,” Mr. Rosenberg said in the statement.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
The Fed’s announcement came as higher prices for just about everything — food, rent, heating oil, autos and other necessities — have burdened households.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
“You shouldn’t have burdened yourselves. All of you,” Baba croaked.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
