burdens

"The supermarket sells many commodities, like fruits, vegetables, and bread. "

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

"His loud, insulting comments were highly objectionable to everyone in the meeting. "

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

"The students carried their heavy textbooks in their backpacks to school. "

"Students need to buy their textbooks before the first day of class. "

"The proportion of students who chose math as their favorite subject was quite high. "

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

"The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company."