weigh in with something

weigh in with something
ˌweigh ˈin (with sth) derived
(informal) to join in a discussion, an argument, an activity, etc. by saying sth important, persuading sb, or doing sth to help

We all weighed in with our suggestions.

Finally the government weighed in with financial aid.

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