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all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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The earnings represent a bounce back from the June quarter, which had been weighed down by a massive slump in Samsung’s chip business.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Reuters — Adidas’ group sales dipped 5% in North America in the third quarter, weighed down by the end of the popular Yeezy sneaker line last year and a volatile global environment affected by US tariffs.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, things are a bit different as soldiers become more and more weighed down with electronics that often seem to be more of a hindrance than a help.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The same logo feels heavy — weighed down by penalties, panic, and the memory of what used to be inevitable.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Reuters — Adidas’ group sales dipped 5% in North America in the third quarter, weighed down by the end of the popular Yeezy sneaker line last year and a volatile global environment affected by US tariffs.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, things are a bit different as soldiers become more and more weighed down with electronics that often seem to be more of a hindrance than a help.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The same logo feels heavy — weighed down by penalties, panic, and the memory of what used to be inevitable.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20down. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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