weigh heavily on
Example Sentences
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And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The contrasting opinions and a great many other perspectives will weigh heavily on MSPs as they edge towards the final vote on Tuesday.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Markets closed mostly higher Friday, though all three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week lower as fears of potential future AI disruptions continued to weigh heavily on tech stocks.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026
“Although Timo’s life was cut short 15 years ago, the circumstances of his death still weigh heavily on our officers who never gave up on his case.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
That important question was indeed beginning to weigh heavily on Hilary's mind.
From Mistress and Maid by Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock