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weigh (upon)

verb

Definition of weigh (upon)

as in to bear (down)

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pressure

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Springsteen and Scott confessed during police questioning but recanted before trial, saying investigators pressured them into giving false statements.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The Ukrainian leader has pleaded with Washington to supply more Patriot air-defense ammunition to stop the missiles, and to heap more sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow to pursue peace.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

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