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weigh (upon)

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Definition of weigh (upon)

as in to bear (down)

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pressure

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That way, no one feels pressured or rushed, and therefore not as excited for the meeting.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
The Republicans in Washington are pressuring the Department of Justice to charge the former special counsel Jack Smith with perjury.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

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