burden of

Frequency: 9.275.6 per million words

Indicates what the responsibility or worry is about.

burdenPREPOSITION + burden

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of

Examples (10)

  • In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.
  • He carried the heavy burden of his past mistakes for years.
  • The increasing burden of student loan debt is a major concern for young graduates.
  • As the CEO, she bore the ultimate burden of the company's success or failure.
  • Many families feel the financial burden of caring for elderly parents.
  • She felt the immense burden of making the final decision alone.
  • The government is trying to lessen the tax burden of middle-income families.
  • The nation struggled under the burden of a long and costly war.
  • The constant burden of expectation from his family was overwhelming.
  • They had to consider the long-term burden of maintaining such a large property.