Example Sentences

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However, the US pressure has weighed heavily on Greenland's 57,000 residents and winning them over appears to be an uphill battle.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Concerns over the sustainability of hyperscaler spending on AI has weighed on Nvidia’s stock in recent months.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The threat of prediction markets to sports betting businesses has weighed heavily on the gaming sector, with DraftKings stock down 28% since the beginning of the year at the market close Thursday.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The patent expiration of eye drug Eylea has weighed on the results of Bayer’s pharma business in recent quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Going home would resolve a problem that has weighed heavily on Lourdes: Diana’s delayed baptism.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario