weigh
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Because greys typically weigh 500g - approximately twice that of reds, only they can access the contraceptive.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Tighter monetary policy could weigh on valuations, particularly for stocks trading at high multiples, although a stronger dollar could support earnings at export-oriented companies with dollar-denominated revenue, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
To forge better social connections, weigh whether shyness, cynicism or snap judgments of others hold you back.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The slower growth is in part due to already-high-energy costs, which weigh on European businesses and families alike.
From Barron's
Hale wrote, “I am in perfect health. I weigh 185 lbs. I haven’t got a grey hair.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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The team recently created a more durable version of their tiny robot, which is about the size of a microcassette and weighs less than a paperclip.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
A higher interest-rate environment typically weighs on nonyielding gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Meta Platforms stock advances as Wall Street weighs in on the Facebook-parent’s consumer AI agent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
She weighs about 100 pounds and is 4 feet, 10 inches tall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
With one hand he reaches into the water and scoops out Mags like she weighs no more than a puppy.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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Dydzuhn also weighed in, writing that she’s only alive because of the values of courage and integrity instilled in Cassius, calling him her hero.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
On a year-to-date basis, however, airlines are on the losing end of the comparison, weighed down by their declines earlier in the year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Scientists cannot move planets around to perform controlled experiments, so they have to measure the gravitational attraction between much smaller objects that can be weighed and precisely positioned.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Since then, investor concern has weighed on the company’s shares, falling 28%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Penelope weighed the options: They could stay here, sodden and cold, and wait for the admiral to return.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Compatible blood was unavailable, so physicians ultimately transfused unmatched red blood cells after weighing the risks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Back in Colorado, Hudson is still weighing his options.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
In a report, the analyst notes a prevalent theme weighing on ecommerce sentiment this year has been of fears of cutting out the middleman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Unifor president Lana Payne said union officials are weighing their next steps, as the current labor deal with Stellantis expires on Sept. 20.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
During the month that he played in the tournament, Bobby was rarely seen outside of the hotel: He spent most of the time holed up in his room, weighing strategy and tactics.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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