How to Use weigh-in in a Sentence

weigh-in

1 of 2 noun
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  • So, too, are the fish, in the eyes of those who stand, shoulder-to-shoulder, craning their necks to witness the weigh-ins.
    — Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The weigh-in informs medical staff how much weight a driver lost.
    — Janaya Wecker, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Be on the lookout for weigh-in information on Friday after all of the fighters have been on the scale.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Airline weigh-in surveys are not new, and other airlines have done them.
    — Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The weigh-ins for Air New Zealand will be on a completely voluntary, opt-in basis.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
  • The tournament began at daybreak, and all teams were back at the weigh-in by 4 p.m. All bass were released per tournament rules.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Once it is caught, it is measured and put into a pool of water at the back of each competitor's boat for weigh-in once fishing is complete.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
  • For many children in 4-H, the county fair season began with a weigh-in in early January.
    — Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
  • There will be no visible display anywhere, the airline promised, and the weigh-in data will remain anonymous even to airline staff.
    — Nick Perry, ajc, 1 June 2023
  • The walleye bodies were also packed with the fillets of other fish—presumably in an attempt to muffle the sound and feel of the lead weights as Fisher and others handled the walleyes in the lead-up to the weigh-in.
    — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Student weigh-ins sometimes take place at the student union, and mock press conferences are, on occasion, hosted there, too.
    — Zoë Bernard, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
  • Witness the largest billfish tournament in the world with live music, beach tennis, food and drinks, corn hole tournament and a livestream of the fishing tournament weigh-ins.
    — Hailey Closson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2023
  • At the press conference and ceremonial weigh-ins earlier in the week, raucous chants in favor of O’Malley broke out.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Those watching the weigh-ins, many of whom clutched an alcoholic drink, waited patiently for big fish to arrive, shouting their support.
    — Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The buzz over a potential Swift weigh-in also comes at a time endorsements more broadly are losing their power, Groper said.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Sullivan said that since the investigation began the department has begun to re-write the use-of-force police by letting the public weigh-in.
    — Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Last year, Air New Zealand also carried out a weigh-in for its passengers for flight balance calculations.
    — Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
  • As weigh-ins for a tournament or meet approach, many of my teammates brag about not having eaten for 24 hours or longer, highlighting their ability to starve their bodies and shed unhealthy amounts of weight in a short time.
    — Lane Shaffer, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Occasional passenger weigh-ins are required in many countries, not just New Zealand.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
  • The soon-to-be 88-year-old Dr. Glenn Bynum quietly assesses each fighter as men of varying ages, ethnicities and weight classes line up single file in their underwear for the stressful final weigh-in.
    — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The relationship between Donald Trump and the news media has always been a little disingenuous, like a pair of fighters trading insults and throwing air punches at a weigh-in.
    — George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2023
  • All athletes successfully made their weigh-in weights the day prior and passed their hydration tests on Fight Night, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all.
    — Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
  • This was to help the athletes to meet their pre-fight weigh-in goals whilst remaining as competitive as possible, something that was obviously highly desirable.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Finnair recently got some backlash for its voluntary passenger weigh-in policy.
    — Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Point 2: no involuntary heroic measures from her doctors, no mandatory weigh-ins, no behavioral therapy.
    — Katie Engelhart, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
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weigh in

2 of 2 verb
  • The hive mind weighed in with their favorite tips and tricks.
    — Dan Koeppel, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Biden was not the only politician to weigh in on the deal.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Friends of the couple weigh in, and the daughter is given a voice as well.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2023
  • So the Supreme Court's going to weigh in and set some more boundaries on that.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
  • This year's tree weighs in at about 12 tons, stands 80 feet tall and hails from Vestal, New York.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The bow’s overall length is just 28 inches and weighs in at 8.4 pounds.
    — Tony Hansen, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar weigh in on how all the moves might translate to the field.
    — Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Just last week, Hunter Schafer also weighed in on the delay.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The Ohio Democratic Party weighed in on the spat as well.
    — Jake Zuckerman, cleveland, 31 July 2023
  • Don’t ask them to join your committee or weigh in with ideas.
    — Byellen McGirt, Fortune, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Backers of the program are hoping that Mr. Bush will weigh in.
    — Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • This is not the first time that Crowe weighs in on Gladiator 2.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 June 2024
  • How much did Freddie Highmore weigh in on the finale and how things wrapped up?
    — Jim Halterman, Variety, 22 May 2024
  • This one from Travelers Club weighs in at just 5.6 pounds.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
  • People from all over the country weighed in with their thoughts about the best choices once Biden does step aside.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 19 July 2024
  • Plus, Blackmon weighs in with expert tips on choosing the right gifts for men.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Experts weigh in Inflation is still on the menu at fast-food chains.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The latest to weigh in on their attendance is Oprah, a friend of the Sussexes.
    — Town & Country, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Arizona voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to weigh in on a slew of pivotal and contentious races.
    — Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chris calls Ari Weinzweig, a cofounder of Zingerman’s, to weigh in on what makes their half sour pickles so great.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2024
  • Our critics weigh in on some of the genres that will dominate the fall schedule.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • These range from massive fruits bats—the size of a small human child—to the tiny bumblebee bat, which weighs in at just two grams.
    — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Dozens upon dozens of commenters weighed in calling the Switch Witch the Grinch of October 31.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 13 Oct. 2023
  • As public anger grew, politicians weighed in on behalf of the players.
    — Amanda Taub, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Experts weigh in to help answer that question, as well what else parents need to know.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The Yellowjackets team even got in on the fun themselves and had the cast weigh in on some theories about the symbol.
    — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Experts also weighed in with tips for brewing the perfect glass.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
  • The series’ intense seven episodes weigh in mostly just over an hour each.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The judge did not weigh in on the cross-complaint lodged by El Dorado County at the Friday hearing.
    — Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
  • Utah voters are weighing in on a number of key races in the 2024 general election.
    — Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

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