heave

Example Sentences

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In the part of the forest they control, he and other Romee youngsters heave logs to be burned and turned into charcoal, then sent by canoe to the provincial capital Kisangani.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Olha Kosova’s husband is in the military, and the power cuts made it hard to heave the heavy stroller up to the fourth floor and heat water to bathe her 1-year-old daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

As pressure under the surface increased, the ground started to heave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

He stumbled while getting tied up with a defender and lost the ball, but collected it and threw in a midrange heave with 5:13 remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Didu stretches out a hand and I use my quad strength to heave her to her feet.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins