weigh heavy
Example Sentences
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The boy’s face is at once peaceful and tired, his innocence shining through while the injustices of the world weigh heavy on his visage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
Most of that generation has a few regrets which weigh heavy upon them – even if they won’t admit to them.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
Borthwick said the performance against Scotland was the first time since he took charge of England that he had seen "the shirt weigh heavy" on his players.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024
While Saturday’s events still weigh heavy on the community, Kazbekova and some of her students said they are ready to get back to dancing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023
In the golden balances of Heaven I count a dying mother’s yearning may weigh heavy, and the risk of loss of worldly dominion may be very light.
From The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century by Rainey, W. (William)
