weigh
verb (used with object)
to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device.
had weighed
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past perfectof weigh.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Asked why Hans S had provided a sample, his lawyer told German news agency DPA that the case had "weighed heavily" on him and he had wanted closure.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Until the start of May 2026, Ritter Sport's chocolate bars had weighed 100g, but now three of its varieties weigh just 75g.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Concerns about a potential leadership challenge for Starmer had weighed on gilts ahead of the elections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Wall Street’s fears over optical components replacing copper-based ones had weighed on Credo’s stock in recent months.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
Once the Astrea had weighed anchor, though, he forgot about everything behind him.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
