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weigh heavily on



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"What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come."

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Did the possibility of a suspension before the season weigh heavily on Nacua?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

"That can weigh heavily on your heart," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

But the lost chance at St. Eric's, although it was coming to weigh heavily on his buoyant spirit, was not the worst of his troubles.

From A Good Samaritan by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews


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