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to make a statement of one's opinion
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Recent Examples of weighs in
Dom Luszczyszyn weighs in on why spending could get wild this summer and warns us about 10 UFAs teams should avoid.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Truth Social Miami archbishop weighs in At the Archdiocese of Miami, Archbishop Thomas Wenski offered a measured response when asked about both the image and the broader tensions between the president and the pope.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Since 1964, all US vaccine policy has first run through ACIP, an independent panel of vaccine experts who evaluate the latest research to determine how safe and effective a vaccine is and the committee weighs in on who should get the vaccine.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, prosecutors asked the Juvenile Court to pause further proceedings in Williams’ case until the appeals court weighs in on Rodriguez’s decision.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
In a Fortune op-ed, Weight Watchers CEO Tara Comonte weighs in on what was missing from those Super Bowl ads.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
The high court typically weighs in on cases where multiple judicial circuits have contradictory rulings on the same matter, but Bill Shipley, a former federal prosecutor, believes the justices could take up the case before such a split among the appeals courts.
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Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
America’s Credit Unions weighs in on application of the tax to remittances by credit union members, noting that their compliance team has seen confusion among members as to what types of payment or transfers are subject to the tax.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Designed and built by a metal sculptor, the 2,200-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and weighs in at roughly 110 tons of steel.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Truth Social Miami archbishop weighs in At the Archdiocese of Miami, Archbishop Thomas Wenski offered a measured response when asked about both the image and the broader tensions between the president and the pope.
—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Since 1964, all US vaccine policy has first run through ACIP, an independent panel of vaccine experts who evaluate the latest research to determine how safe and effective a vaccine is and the committee weighs in on who should get the vaccine.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, prosecutors asked the Juvenile Court to pause further proceedings in Williams’ case until the appeals court weighs in on Rodriguez’s decision.
—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
In a Fortune op-ed, Weight Watchers CEO Tara Comonte weighs in on what was missing from those Super Bowl ads.
—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
The high court typically weighs in on cases where multiple judicial circuits have contradictory rulings on the same matter, but Bill Shipley, a former federal prosecutor, believes the justices could take up the case before such a split among the appeals courts.
—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
America’s Credit Unions weighs in on application of the tax to remittances by credit union members, noting that their compliance team has seen confusion among members as to what types of payment or transfers are subject to the tax.
—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Designed and built by a metal sculptor, the 2,200-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and weighs in at roughly 110 tons of steel.
—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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The House package reflects a narrower approach than the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which was previously approved by the Senate.
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Nyirenda’s experience reflects a broader surge in anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.
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Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
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When asked about Trump’s order, a Hawley spokesperson directed The Star to comments the Republican senator made last week in support of it as a safety measure.
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Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten.
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Hensley notes that while commercial oven cleaners may be used for the racks, some cleaners cause discoloration.
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