weighing

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The newly identified crocodile was an impressive animal, measuring roughly 12 to 15 feet long and weighing between 600 and 1,300 pounds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

OCI growth is weighing on gross margin, down 5 percentage points since last year, but that was offset by operating expense savings from layoffs and other efficiencies.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He explained that the cost of financing has “exploded higher,” driving up real yields — returns earned after adjusting for inflation — and weighing on stock-market multiples.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He watched her face twitch for the briefest of moments, like she was weighing whether to respond or not.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro