weigh heavily

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

To be an important factor or have a strong influence, often in a negative or burdensome way.

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  • The responsibility to lead the team weighs heavily on his shoulders.
  • The difficult decision to relocate weighed heavily on her mind for weeks.
  • Economic uncertainties often weigh heavily on small businesses.
  • His past failures continued to weigh heavily on his self-confidence.
  • In court, the witness's testimony will weigh heavily against the accused.
  • Her unexpected resignation weighed heavily on the morale of the entire department.
  • The pressure to meet deadlines weighs heavily on many employees.
  • This crucial piece of evidence weighed heavily in favor of the prosecution.
  • The burden of expectation weighed heavily on the young athlete before the competition.
  • The environmental impact of these policies could weigh heavily on future generations.