as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
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Recent Examples of laden
The retailers’ graveyard is filled with once-proud brands, from upscale department store chain Lord & Taylor to RadioShack to Toys ‘R’ Us to Payless Shoes, all of which were forced into bankruptcy and closure due to the unaffordable debt that private equity owners ladened onto their balance sheets.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2024
Now, she’s coupled her truly extraordinary physical talent with a thriving music career, creating dynamic music videos laden with dance breaks reminiscent of a young Britney’s.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2024
There are pieces ladened with logos, perfect for showing off at a casual cocktail party.
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Michael Loré,
Robb Report,
30 Nov. 2023
The interview seemed straightforward until a rogue comment unknowingly ladened with micro-aggressions brought everything to a halt.
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Kyle Lamar Rice,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2023
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Chris Isidore,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2024
Now, she’s coupled her truly extraordinary physical talent with a thriving music career, creating dynamic music videos laden with dance breaks reminiscent of a young Britney’s.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2024
There are pieces ladened with logos, perfect for showing off at a casual cocktail party.
—
Michael Loré,
Robb Report,
30 Nov. 2023
The interview seemed straightforward until a rogue comment unknowingly ladened with micro-aggressions brought everything to a halt.
—
Kyle Lamar Rice,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2023
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
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Critics argue the tax's ripple effects could burden all Californians.
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Overmyer-Velazquez pointed out that these warehouses and industrial plants often provide great benefits to the larger society, yet their effects only burden a select few.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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