carry weight

“And you will find nae word of Aros Roost, maybe,” objected Rorie, and his argument appeared to carry weight.

But still he seemed to carry weight, with leathern girdle braced; For all might see the bottle necks still dangling at his waist.

They carry weight well, making bold and easy jumps where other larger horses fail.

Competitors are asked to note that legibility of handwriting will carry weight as well as intrinsic merit.

The passengers were well-known citizens, whose testimony would be sure to carry weight in any court of law.