give weight

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Etienne Deshoulières, attorney for Gascón and the advocacy groups, told Variety that Gascón hoped to give weight to the complaints by filing a lawsuit.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

But MacKenzie said the paper's reporters may not have been prepared to give weight to "a WhatsApp out of nowhere saying 'this is all cobblers'" at late notice before publication.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

It does give weight in favor of applicants who are economically disadvantaged or still learning English.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

“This board was not a party to that process but must give weight to an action that over two-thirds of the House members voted in favor of.”

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

Like Virginia, a handful of other colleges are not only increasing financial aid but also promising to give weight to economic class in granting admissions.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times