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
Can’t wait to see what Smith wears on the big day — hopefully it will be a tad less weighty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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
The door slammed and, as if a weighty problem had been lifted from her, Miss Trixie fell into a juvenile slumber.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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