as in weighing down
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Photos also showed the bees crowding on nearby trees, weighing down on some tree limbs and branches.
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For travelers who don't want another bulky item weighing down their bag, Martinez recommends the Beautail Collapsible Water Bottle.
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.
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Kapow is excited about getting down.
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The problem is that too many teachers are failing to motivate students, and the peer effect can go both ways, depressing student achievement in places where ambition isn’t valued.
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Problem properties can create economic and fiscal challenges, including depressing neighboring property values, straining fire and police resources and increasing the risk of arson and violent crime.
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Campbell said Moore wanted to discuss what was troubling her privately but never got the chance.
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This question of what happened to fishes immediately after the age of the dinosaurs kept troubling me.
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This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
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Taken together, the actions signal a worrying return to a reality where people with disabilities are pushed to the margins of society, advocates said.
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The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.
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But even these preliminary findings are concerning, experts said.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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“Bumming (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumming%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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