weigh

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Millions of the particles, which measure less than a millimetre and weigh less than a gram, make it through the Earth's atmosphere daily.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Then it would need to be mechanically excavated from deep underground in the middle of hostile territory and could weigh 1,000 pounds.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The effects from the continuing geopolitical uncertainty and higher oil prices are expected to weigh on hiring in the coming months, with some economists expecting unemployment to rise as a result.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The judges said the U.N. investigators didn’t resolve narrative discrepancies between witnesses or weigh the credibility of different parties in the case, among other problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Not a problem. We need to do it again, but this time we will weigh down the bottom of the net,” he said.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman