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[weyt] / weɪt /






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By the mid 1970s, Dreesen had convinced Comedy Store head honcho Mitzi Shore that he was worth his weight in jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

For investors parsing the regulatory filings, these industry trends supporting the stock carry far more weight than a few automated transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Crockett likens that to the approximate weight of a baseball, “which is seen as maybe a nonstarter for mass appeal.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Say what you will about UFC fighters, but at least the weight class means they’re required to take on opponents who can fight back.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

You’ve just put all your weight on the wrong leg -the one you hurt in the fall!

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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