weigh down
Example Sentences
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Place a 3-ounce ramekin in the center of each rectangle to weigh down a well for the egg, then brush the exposed pastry lightly with egg wash.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
So significantly higher component costs can weigh down gross margins if the price on its products stays the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Although the 2026 World Cup could potentially bolster sales next summer, other headwinds would continue to weigh down the group, he wrote.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
Should one end up getting punished because of earnings or something else, it can weigh down an entire stock portfolio, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025
Could I use it to weigh down the lid of the dumpster so I could get inside to call 911?
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
