weigh on
phrasal verb
weighed on; weighing on; weighs on
: to make (someone or something) sad, depressed, or worried
The bad news is really weighing on me.
I can tell that something is weighing on his mind.
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On Monday, red flags appeared in economic and survey data, suggesting the Trump administration's policies were beginning to weigh on businesses' purchasing plans, hiring intentions and hopes of lower inflation.
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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen assured Wednesday that the plan remains at the forefront of the governor’s mind, despite the other issues weighing on Los Angeles at the moment, including relief and recovery from January’s historic wildfires.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, as avian flu continues to weigh on the nation's flock of laying hens.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
The filing reduces any near-term possibility that the server maker could be delisted from the Nasdaq, an overhang that had weighed on Super Micro’s stock price.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Allen assured Wednesday that the plan remains at the forefront of the governor’s mind, despite the other issues weighing on Los Angeles at the moment, including relief and recovery from January’s historic wildfires.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, as avian flu continues to weigh on the nation's flock of laying hens.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
The filing reduces any near-term possibility that the server maker could be delisted from the Nasdaq, an overhang that had weighed on Super Micro’s stock price.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Weigh on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20on. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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