In the present case the jury could have been in no doubt where the burden of proof lay.

She felt, perhaps rightly, that though she was a guest, the burden of social responsibility lay at least partly with her.

The burden of proof lay with those who wished to deviate from this standard.

But both of these creatures were waiting upon me to speak or do something, and it did seem the burden lay with me.

We both have had unusual burdens laid upon us for reasons that I cannot yet fathom.

In their own remarks earlier, however, a number of European leaders suggested that the burden lay on Russia.

The burden of the years lay heavy on her mind.

"The burden now lays," the letter said, "on each individual director to demonstrate why they should not be barred."

What a burden to lay on art, besides the esthetic load it already carries.

If you must blame someone, lay that burden on me, where it belongs.