weigh up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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"What we had to weigh up was, very respectfully from Bruno with his behaviour towards us, very emotionally as well, he effectively told us he wanted to leave and move on," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
She says if England proceed further on in the competition she will weigh up potential delays or closures for future matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
This is a conversation worth having as you weigh up the pros and cons.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Depending on the species, rattlesnakes can grow to be 1 to 8 feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds, according to the Los Angeles Zoo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
Lemme go inside and help Hezekiah weigh up dat barrel uh sugar dat just come in.”
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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