weigh on

Example Sentences

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If the business falls short of investors’ lofty expectations, that dynamic could weigh on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Good news about the war ending will weigh on the USD because it is a safe-haven currency,” the senior economist and senior currency strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Such a rebalancing into sectors that are more economically sensitive would likely weigh on indexes like the S&P 500, given that the technology sector has the heaviest weighting.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

While Tyson’s earnings were driven by its chicken business, soaring cattle prices continued to weigh on its bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The news seemed to weigh on his shoulders.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan