carry weight

This notion of relative deprivation seems to carry weight in countries once they grow past a consumption of $1. 95 per person a day.

Hostile forces realize that so long AS we of the older generation are still alive and carry weight, no change is possible.

His views, albeit hawkish, are respected by the current Congress party-led government and carry weight with the diplomatic community.

The image is too busy, made up of several adjacent planes that don't have enough contrast to carry weight.

Mr Potier's comments carry weight as Air Liquide is an industrial bellwether , supplying virtually every industry with gases .

(carry weight) Knowing that his opinion carried very little weight, he kept silent.

In the media fragmentized times, the most powerful aggregation and public credibility media is the most carry weight without fail.

His opinion is certain to carry weight.

The words of Dr. Onishenko, Russia's chief sanitary doctor, carry weight politically, if not as medical advice.

These concerns carry weight.

As we enjoy seniority, our words will be listened to and will carry weight .

On the other hand, unpleasant words carry weight, cause irritation and stir up negativity.

the political heft necessary to carry weight in the continent;

You're far too short to carry weight