as in to bog (down)
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This particular issue has to do with Washington state provisions that allow shelters to refuse to notify parents when minors are seeking gender-affirming care if the shelters conclude that the parents might subject the child to abuse or neglect.
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Other states are subjecting their wealthiest residents to new income taxes, rather than taxing assets.
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Both companies have since pulled back, weighed down by reimbursement structures and operating costs that have little in common with running a pharmacy.
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Chipmakers — The tech sell-off hit semiconductors too, as shares were also weighed down by a New York Times report that OpenAI was seeking to potentially delay its IPO until 2027.
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for the injury at the end of the game, and she was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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