be heavy

Example Sentences

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Some of the downpours will be heavy, with the chance of hail and thunder, particularly in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Carson resident Evy Llamas recalled seeing furniture constantly moving in and out from the house down the street, new faces coming and going, and what appeared to be heavy clutter inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Officials said they could be heavy for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“That doesn’t look like it’ll go away anytime soon. People are going to be heavy on the thermostat for a good two weeks,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

A glass bottle would be heavy and might break, and in any case, he couldn't find one that was empty.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill