Examples of weigh down in a Sentence
all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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The pharma giant’s stock has fallen 46% over the past 12 months, weighed down by setbacks including clinical trials that failed to meet expectations.
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2025
The monarchs weighed down the trees’ boughs in enormous, swollen clusters and danced around white blossoms that laced the ground cover.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Designed for hiking, these overalls come fitted with UPF 50 sun protection and a water-resistant fabric that won’t leave you feeling weighed down by heavy material if you get caught in a surprise storm.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
China’s economy continues to be weighed down by weak consumer spending, uncertain employment outlook and a prolonged property sector downturn.
—John Liu, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20down. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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