Example Sentences

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Zaccarelli said that renewed concerns about the Iran war were weighing on the stock market on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In the early 1990s, Qatar was grappling with a period of economic strain - high debt levels and weak state revenues were weighing heavily on its finances.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

A number of factors were weighing on markets on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The company lowered its fiscal-year outlook last month, stating at the time that weak consumer sentiment, heightened uncertainty and significant volatility were weighing on growth and affecting purchase patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

She knew they were weighing this new freedom in the balance.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry