be heavy

Example Sentences

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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

Elsewhere England and Wales will remain mostly cloudy, with further spells of rain, which could be heavy at times.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

There may be heavy tax consequences; the mother’s Medicaid eligibility may be affected; and there are other factors to consider, including the low interest rate on the mother’s mortgage loan.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

It can be heavy, light, dark, thin, smooth, murky, or clear.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones