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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On top of that, Ashley has gone through stretches of supporting her siblings at different points in her life, which is clearly a burden that weighs on her.
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Conflict in the Middle East has weighed on Yum’s results since the fourth quarter of last year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
For stock investors, surging yields due to fiscal profligacy (as opposed to strong economic growth) would likely weigh on the stock market.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Inflation has, of course, weighed on public sentiment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Conflict in the Middle East has weighed on Yum’s results since the fourth quarter of last year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
For stock investors, surging yields due to fiscal profligacy (as opposed to strong economic growth) would likely weigh on the stock market.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Inflation has, of course, weighed on public sentiment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Weigh on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20on. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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