weigh down
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The moves hammered mining stocks, helping to weigh down the S&P 500 by 0.4%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Although the 2026 World Cup could potentially bolster sales next summer, other headwinds would continue to weigh down the group, he wrote.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
Should one end up getting punished because of earnings or something else, it can weigh down an entire stock portfolio, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025
The Oscar nominee gives her physical all to the movie and, as a thank you, “Ballerina” lets her stay mostly silent so its leaden lines don’t weigh down her performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
“Tomorrow,” Eril-Fane told them, and his voice seemed to weigh down the air, “we launch one of the silk sleighs.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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