weigh on
phrasal verb
weighed on; weighing on; weighs on
: to make (someone or something) sad, depressed, or worried
The bad news is really weighing on me.
I can tell that something is weighing on his mind.
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Shifts in government priorities, budget cuts, or contract losses could meaningfully impact its revenue trajectory and weigh on the stock.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
While some fast-casual chains flagged company-specific reasons for their weaker-than-expected results, executives also said that economic uncertainty is weighing on consumers – and hurting their sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
As Broussard mentioned, the team has off-field drama weighing on them as Micah Parsons remains in a standoff in the front office.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Inflation report may show consumer prices rising The monthly Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to show the rate of inflation increased last month, a potential indication of how Trump's tariffs are weighing on consumers.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
While some fast-casual chains flagged company-specific reasons for their weaker-than-expected results, executives also said that economic uncertainty is weighing on consumers – and hurting their sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
As Broussard mentioned, the team has off-field drama weighing on them as Micah Parsons remains in a standoff in the front office.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Inflation report may show consumer prices rising The monthly Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to show the rate of inflation increased last month, a potential indication of how Trump's tariffs are weighing on consumers.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Weigh on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20on. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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