as in burden
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The study did not take student debt into account, which is a significant burden on many residents.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Property taxes, in particular, can be a heavy burden.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Doug Williams' letterman jacket is on load from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Grambling State University.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Williams, executive director of Just Transition Northwest Indiana, responded to the delay in a Thursday email.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some say long delays are affecting emergency response.—
WGME-TV Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whether your location will experience a partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse, the dangers are the same.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The book credits McCartney’s wife Linda as a grounding force against the perils of superstardom, as well as a vital contributor to some of the biggest songs of the ‘70s.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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As political leaders unleashed a series of pointed statements Friday, the Bureau of Reclamation released new projections that show one of the river system’s major reservoirs could be in peril as soon as this summer.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Electronics Or Batteries Old electronics or batteries are another hazard that isn't friendly for your attic's environment.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Safety and security also play a role, from a home free of hazards to AI phone scams that are becoming more prevalent among older generations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Cumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumber. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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