weight

Example Sentences

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Gattuso is carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders.

From BBC

It wasn't a burden as such, but an unnecessary weight of expectation.

From BBC

"This free trade network carries weight in our discussions with the two giants, the United States and China," he said.

From Barron's

Harvard had a dedicated rugby pitch, a state-of-the-art weights room, indoor facilities and a slate of fixtures against other college sides.

From BBC

UBS said that most U.S. investors also share this view, which has “become a material weight on the stock.”

From Barron's