Sentence examples for onerous though from inspiring English sources

The challenge to any opposition party is onerous: though Nelson Mandela is old, frail and politically inactive, the A.N.C. still basks in his afterglow.

Indeck, based in Illinois, is one of nine companies to ask the state to make RGGI less onerous, though it is the only one to file suit.

Gyles Brandreth, former MP and broadcaster "It was not especially onerous, though I have a vague recollection of a grand lady who said 'Do you polish silver?' and then produced a vast canteen that had once been used by the Duke of Wellington.

Onerous though it might be, the added effort will likely contribute to greater good.

If that regulation becomes too onerous, though, drone developers will go jurisdiction shopping.

Undaunted by the onerous schedule, though, the Indians won 17 of the 23 games in the 23-day stretch from Aug. 21 through Sept. 12 and extended their lead from one and a half games to five and a half.

The Democratic system in New York has less onerous requirements, though it is still tougher than that of many other states.

The refugees agreed that punishments for crossing the border had generally become less onerous, even though the police response is unpredictable.

A smaller bird, the swiftlet, has what I consider the most onerous job, though: Its nests are built entirely from its saliva.

Some of Mr. Stronach's other proposals, though, like easing onerous regulations for founding a business, could be good for economic growth, Mr. Felderer said.

With the public markets virtually closed, public companies can still raise money by selling stock privately to investors, though often on onerous terms.