as in to bog (down)
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Singer, in particular, subjected new cast member Eboni K. Williams — the show’s first Black full-time cast member — to a hailstorm of microaggressions and was the subject of several official complaints.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025 -
Just one week after subjecting us to Bobby’s funeral, Thursday’s episode of 9-1-1 wastes no time punching us in the gut once more, this time with a look back at the 118 in happier times.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 May 2025
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Yet none of the horse racing industry’s multitude of problems weigh down the Kentucky Derby.—
Mark Story,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Place several layers of paper towels on top, or fold the towel over, and weigh down with another cutting board or skillet.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention efforts could further hamper this public health messaging.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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