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.
was weighing
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past progressiveof weigh.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In 2018, as Beto O’Rourke was weighing a national campaign, the former president was the one drawing comparisons between them.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Eleven days before OpenAI’s disclosure, the Insurer media outlet published that Verisk’s Insurance Services Office confirmed it was weighing coverage exclusions for agentic AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
But BNP Paribas analysts on Monday wrote that the possible Charter-SpaceX partnership was what was weighing on the three stocks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Sebastian's parents themselves quietly harboured concerns about their children's futures, but were upset to find out this was weighing so heavily on his mind.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
“Carla, you don’t have to—” “Shush, listen to me. I’ve been thinking this over. I could see this new thing was weighing down on you, but I know you’re going to be all right.”
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
