weigh on

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They can also weigh on dividend-paying companies themselves, many of which are in asset-heavy industries that require significant amounts of debt.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Firmer manufacturing PMI readings and continued export momentum is likely to support industrial output growth, while rising energy and raw-material costs might continue to weigh on production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Higher interest rates also depress property values and weigh on the volume of real estate transactions.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But it also reminded him that high gas prices can weigh on the economy, if they eventually keep households from spending elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I’ve stopped trying to decipher the things the captain says, but they still weigh on me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman