weighted

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And assets in a custodial account are weighted more heavily in financial-aid calculations for college than assets in a parent’s account, potentially reducing the amount of aid a student gets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But the S&P 500’s forward P/E had declined to 21.4 at Tuesday’s close, even though the index had gained 8% for 2026, because weighted earnings estimates had increased more quickly than weighted share prices.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The DfE's submission proposed a 6.5% pay award over 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29, with "the level of awards weighted towards the latter part".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Broader sector overweights include the tech-heavy communications services, which includes Alphabet and Meta Platforms, financials and materials, while market weighted sectors include consumer staples, information technology, and healthcare.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Higgledy-piggledy in the branches were wedged baskets of supplies, and on a corner of the platform, protected on two sides by branches, was Mother’s picture, weighted down with stones.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer