Sentences with 'burdened'

Example sentences and phrases with the word burdened and other words derived from it.

• « The French crown introduced new taxes, such as the Gabelle (a salt tax) and the Taille (a household tax), which further burdened the commoners. »

• « During his long period (1721-1742), Walpole ruled according to his belief that trade flourished best when it was not burdened by restrictions. »