dead weight
Example Sentences
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The factory sector no longer looks like dead weight.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
That’s because when he was in contact with the rock his legs were worse than dead weight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Misguided, opinionated labor is dead weight; the high-up leaders know best, which is why they’ve earned the positions they have to begin with.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2023
Even in heavy traffic, about 80% of forces on the bridge come from the concrete structure’s own dead weight.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
Of course I wanted to, but the laundry basket was dead weight in my arms.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
