heaps
Example Sentences
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Uncollected garbage rotted in heaps, and people cued outside of bakeries for their daily government ration of bread.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
That puts pressure on Nvidia to again post market-busting earnings—and heaps expectation on pretty much every other major player in the AI ecosystem.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The site of the fire is still screened off behind white plastic sheets, but in front of it are heaps of flowers and soft toys at a shrine that keeps growing.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
It also heaps green industrial-policy mandates on the rest of the auto supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
“I’m sure Achren hasn’t any idea all this is here,” she whispered, pointing to heaps of otter-skin robes and great earthen jars overflowing with jewels.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
