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

It may have been a marginal call, but, backed up to their own line, England knew the stakes were high and the punishment for any infringement would be heavy.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Officials said they could be heavy for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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

Traffic would be heavy on the bridge due to an accident, and because we were paid for travel time, we'd hope that the pileup involved at least one piece of heavy machinery.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris