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

The judges said the U.N. investigators didn’t resolve narrative discrepancies between witnesses or weigh the credibility of different parties in the case, among other problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s expected to hit consumer spending and could weigh on U.S. economic growth if prices remain high.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Snowflake shares are falling on Tuesday as investors weigh the implications of a sudden executive transition.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Rupa’s next indoor task was to sift through a bag of uncooked rice from the market and pick out the small stones the vendors mixed in to make it weigh more.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins