as in weighing down
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Additionally, the large windows let in tons of light that reflects off the classic subway tile backsplash, white countertops, and gold finishes to keep the dark hue from weighing down the space.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Dec. 2025 -
Large swaths of oriental bittersweet weighing down trees and damaging forests can be found in pockets all across Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Daily highs from December through February average in the 60- and 70-degree range, with overnight lows occasionally getting down to freezing.—
Sarah L. Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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Known for their long backs and short legs, dachshunds often have a hard time getting down flights of stairs or are encouraged to avoid them entirely.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The fourth and final season of Amazon's quirky-yet-depressing sci-fi comedy will premiere in full on August 25 on Amazon Prime Video, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The quarry currently pumps water for its operations, too, thereby depressing the groundwater table and keeping groundwater away from the underground dump sites.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 June 2025
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Don’t just write down your feelings — address them to the person or situation that’s troubling you.—
Emily Ronay Johnston,
The Conversation,
24 Nov. 2025
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Meyer was great to start the season, then pitched less effectively as the hip started troubling him.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now, his husband has been left worrying and praying.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Is there a health issue that's worrying you?—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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And some of the capabilities that these models have to access systems, not only federal government systems, but financial systems, is very concerning to us.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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With remote attacks, employees receive emails concerning invoices or data migrations.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Bumming (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumming%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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