Example Sentences

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We look at where the managers are most “overweight,” meaning the assets on which they are placing their biggest bets, and most “underweight,” meaning the assets they are shunning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

First, population declines are placing downward pressure on prices.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

German football expert Raphael Honigstein says few people are placing too much focus on the English success so far.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

“With this information we are placing another investigation of historical shortcomings behind us,” Swedbank’s deputy chief executive and head of its special task force, Tomas Hedberg, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

He’s watching the ring, where four men are placing a large metal box.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate