as in to bog (down)
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But the administration hasn’t yet subjected any other state to Maine-level scrutiny.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Vietnam’s $123 billion trade surplus with the United States—the second highest in Asia after China and the highest in Southeast Asia—has subjected it to high tariffs.—
Lynn Kuok,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Materials were weighed down by Eastman Chemical, which fell 6%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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This way, employees aren’t weighed down by tasks that likely won’t contribute significant value to the company or are more focused on hours worked than actual results.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The dissatisfaction simmered for years, hampering efforts to combine the automakers fully.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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