weighty

Example Sentences

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But lately being single has felt like a struggle, and not just because of the weighty financial decisions hanging over her head.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"The right balance must be struck between individual rights and interests and the weighty public interests of defending freedom and security," it says.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Renting first provides an opportunity to get reliable referrals and gain a better understanding of how the system works before making such a weighty decision.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Throughout its four seasons, “Mormon Wives” has featured lighthearted content like the moms’ love of the soda shop Swig and more weighty topics, including gender roles within the Mormon church.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Among the weighty evidence piling up was the fact that Sula did not look her age.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison