as in to bog (down)
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But the administration hasn’t yet subjected any other state to Maine-level scrutiny.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Vietnam’s $123 billion trade surplus with the United States—the second highest in Asia after China and the highest in Southeast Asia—has subjected it to high tariffs.—
Lynn Kuok,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s due largely to the sharp decline in Tesla shares, weighed down by Musk’s controversial work in the government, increasing competition and now, the threat of tariffs.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in his annual letter that Trump’s tariffs will likely boost prices on both domestic and imported goods, weighing down a U.S. economy that had already been slowing.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dissatisfaction simmered for years, hampering efforts to combine the automakers fully.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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