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Presidential endorsements invariably carry weight, but the power isn’t unlimited.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

But should state legislators opt to take up the issue in the future, its final recommendations are likely to carry weight with undecided lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

Does any of that historical power for both the Continent and Japan carry weight when it comes to stocks?

From Barron's Jan. 21, 2026

They are controversial because they carry weight, demand change and acknowledge lived realities.

From Salon May 3, 2025

Anything William said would carry weight in the town.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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