weigh on
phrasal verb
weighed on; weighing on; weighs on
: to make (someone or something) sad, depressed, or worried
The bad news is really weighing on me.
I can tell that something is weighing on his mind.
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Tariffs and geopolitical issues may be weighing on the world’s businesses and influencing investment decisions, but great talent will always be needed.
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Chris Barbin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Tech stocks have rallied this week, after floundering for much of the year as lofty valuations and Trump's tariffs weighed on the group.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Despite ongoing talks, the tariffs, their erratic implementation and the unpredictability that both have injected into the global economy, are weighing on many businesses and consumers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The brand's massive growth and success weigh on Kocak, who says he is kept up at night worrying over the quality and future of baklava making.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
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Chris Barbin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Tech stocks have rallied this week, after floundering for much of the year as lofty valuations and Trump's tariffs weighed on the group.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Despite ongoing talks, the tariffs, their erratic implementation and the unpredictability that both have injected into the global economy, are weighing on many businesses and consumers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The brand's massive growth and success weigh on Kocak, who says he is kept up at night worrying over the quality and future of baklava making.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
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“Weigh on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20on. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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