weigh

Example Sentences

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Then it would need to be mechanically excavated from deep underground in the middle of hostile territory and could weigh 1,000 pounds.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists widely expect that the spike in gasoline prices—hovering above an average of $4 per gallon nationwide on Friday—will dampen consumer spending and likely weigh on economic growth in the second quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead, the justices spent the hearing as they customarily do, engaged in a complex and legalistic discussion about how to analyze ambiguous text and how to weigh historical evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The recent spate of higher international oil prices are also expected to reaccelerate inflation and further weigh on consumers.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

First Turkey slowly turned her head toward Darkness and said, “Darkness, you have tested young Nathan. Would you weigh in on Nathan’s credibility?”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young