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all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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Inflation unexpectedly – and sharply – slowed in November, a seemingly welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Washington asked Lindo what drew him to the script, as his character is weighed down by the cruel world, but also emerges as somewhat of a father figure to the group in the film.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
This one travel-friendly device can hold an entire reading list without weighing down your carry-on or personal item bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
South Korea's Kospi tumbled more than 2%, weighed down by plunging Korea Zinc shares.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Washington asked Lindo what drew him to the script, as his character is weighed down by the cruel world, but also emerges as somewhat of a father figure to the group in the film.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
This one travel-friendly device can hold an entire reading list without weighing down your carry-on or personal item bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
South Korea's Kospi tumbled more than 2%, weighed down by plunging Korea Zinc shares.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh down
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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20down. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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