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carry weight

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Definition of carry weight

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to be of importance His opinion doesn't carry much weight with the people who'll make the final decision.

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Recent Examples of carry weight Union endorsements carry weight because unions give money to campaigns and provide boots-on-the-ground support to get out the vote — especially in a down-ballot race. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 According to Davis, the deputy city manager title carries weight to bring in better economic development opportunities to the city. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 At the time, executives from Apple, who were just breaking into the TV business, are said to have wanted a big, marketable name in the role — and Waddingham’s carried weight only in the British theater community. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 As the European Union’s scientific adviser on food issues, its opinions not only inform policy in Europe, but also carry weight internationally. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry weight

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