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This tag is for questions about the meaning of a word, which a dictionary cannot answer. If the question is about the meaning of a word that can't be understood outside its phrase or sentence, the "meaning-in-context" tag should be also used; for the meaning of a phrase, use the "phrase-meaning" tag instead. Your question should normally include the dictionary definition of the word, and explain how the dictionary does not answer your question.

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What does "weighted pass" mean in soccer sense?

As far as English language is concerned, the meaning is because of the association between weight and force. … Note that a "well-weighted pass" is a pass that is "well-weighted", not a "weighted pass" that is well :-) It is most important to weight the pass correctly when passing into space, hence the meaning
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Is this correct to say : "This country's economy is at stake with its oil revenues"

It's not the only interpretation, but I read "This country's economy is at stake with its oil revenues" to mean, "This country's oil revenues are at stake, and the economy is at stake along with them" …
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