weigh

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The bear, believed to weigh around 100kg, had been spotted by residents more than 20 times since Saturday - near homes, schools, and parks.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“ARB’s calendar year-to-date sales remain below the prior corresponding period, impacted by inconsistent manufacturer supply and elevated fuel prices, which will weigh on demand for ARB’s Australian Aftermarket operations in 2H26,” says analyst James Casey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Recent data, however, only shows “stabilization,” he said, pointing to decelerating wage growth, eroding real incomes and ongoing inflation pressures as factors likely to weigh on growth and drive Treasury yields lower.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Briony felt the disadvantage of being two years younger than the other girl, of having a full two years' refinement weigh against her, and now her play seemed a miserable, embarrassing thing.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan