burden
noun
that which is carried; load.
was burdening
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past progressiveof burden.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But that new level of competition came attached to a new kind of pressure, something Singletary noticed was burdening his players early in the season.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 7, 2023
The updated license also removes the condition that communications be “personal,” which Treasury said was burdening companies with the need to verify the purpose of the communications.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
I didn’t feel like I was burdening people with my “issues”, I didn’t feel like I was boring anyone with my constant questions, but most importantly, I didn’t feel alone.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2018
But this inexplicable, invisible anvil was burdening her mind.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2016
It was burdening you with an obligation in the eyes of the world.
From The Village Notary by J?zsef E?tv?s
