deadweight

Example Sentences

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Software as a service, or SaaS, was once the market’s hottest sector, but it’s been a deadweight for much of the last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

A shadow fleet of vessels that transports this sanctioned oil has ballooned to a fifth of global deadweight tonnage, data from maritime journal Lloyd’s List shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

She heeds this warning, starting to realize that this boyfriend might not bring her freedom but deadweight, as much as she tries to help him help himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Higher yields have been a deadweight for gold, which pays no return, and the metal was stuck at $1,789 an ounce, having shed 2.4% last week.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2022

“We’re teammates, so I tolerate you. That doesn’t mean I like you. Besides, Drew and I’ve been carrying your deadweight for two years. All you do is shoot Js that you can’t make.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan