weighing

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Economists warn that central banks may have to raise interest rates if inflation worsens as a result of the war, increasing borrowing costs and potentially weighing on economic growth.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Increasing competition for German businesses in China has been one factor weighing on Europe's top economy, which has stagnated in recent years.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Weaker refining activity and lower exports of refined products are weighing on domestic operations, sharply reducing Beijing’s crude purchases from Russia, Africa and parts of the Americas, according to the data provider.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But the state’s lawyers couldn’t present a coherent theory as to why; they couldn’t actually explain: Here is exactly what we think states should do when weighing multiple IQ scores.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

I fought to speak, to get out the words to the question that was suddenly weighing heavily on my mind.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall