carry weight

Example Sentences

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And when those words reach back into some of the most painful chapters of American history, they carry weight that extends far beyond a single news cycle.

From Salon

At a central bank where credibility is one of its most important tools, even temporary uncertainty at the top carries weight.

From Barron's

His voice carried weight across the system, particularly in managing Iran's confrontation with the United States and Israel.

From BBC

"They carry weight. They create fear," she said.

From Barron's

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