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carry weight
verb as in have influence
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“And you will find nae word of Aros Roost, maybe,” objected Rorie, and his argument appeared to carry weight.
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But still he seemed to carry weight, with leathern girdle braced; For all might see the bottle necks still dangling at his waist.
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They carry weight well, making bold and easy jumps where other larger horses fail.
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Competitors are asked to note that legibility of handwriting will carry weight as well as intrinsic merit.
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The passengers were well-known citizens, whose testimony would be sure to carry weight in any court of law.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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