weighed

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The Dow industrials slid 1.2%, or 621 points, weighed down by declines in IBM.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The race was effectively in limbo as Harris, one of the state’s most high-profile politicians, weighed whether to enter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Oil prices, meanwhile, reversed lower after moving higher on Monday as Wall Street weighed ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“These investments offer somewhat predictable and consistent returns which are important to augment limited retirement income. Inflation is still the enemy, and its impact should be carefully weighed each time new investments are contemplated.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In December, when they weighed anchor for home, the captain drawled, “Well, Mr. Bowditch, you’ll have a lot to tell her—your sister, I mean—won’t you?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham