as in to bog (down)
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Other top foreign suppliers of appliances to the US, including Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, received letters from Trump subjecting their exports to the US to tariffs as high as 36% instead of the current 10%, as of next month.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
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In moving on from Tucker and not subjecting a rookie to a kicking competition with a potential Hall of Famer, the Ravens softened an already volatile situation.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Meanwhile, food and apparel companies — such as Deckers Outdoor, Lululemon, Brown-Forman, Constellation and Campbell’s — have been weighed down by tariff fears and rank as S&P's worst performers this year so far.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
27 June 2025
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The result: decades-old systems weighing down innovation and stretching already tight budgets.—
Yogesh Malik,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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One of the central concerns is whether Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service — the backbone of the country’s weather warning system — will hamper local governments and residents from staving off disaster when severe weather strikes.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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