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[weyt] / weɪt /






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As a nation, just by getting to this World Cup they are punching well above their weight, and it would be massive for them to get their first win in their third finals.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He struggles to develop younger players, instead relying on veterans to carry the weight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For those worried that tech is having undue influence on the direction of markets, indexes that instead give each company equal weight offer one alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And even if the jokes in “Stop! That! Train!” don’t always hit, it’s always admirable to punch above your weight.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He watched as the sled was loaded, carefully calculated the weight of each item, and let his disapproval be known if it went too far.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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