weigh up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Brown bears -- which can weigh up to half a tonne and outrun a human -- are found only in the main northern island of Hokkaido.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
If the premium increases to a level that makes you uncomfortable, you will need to weigh up the pros and cons of this policy.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 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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