heave

Example Sentences

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Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.

From Barron's

The ground heaved, pitching Jonathan into the air.

From Literature

De Angelis and Waltz are also a hoot together, she as a heaving, hissing vampire bride who can’t stop licking her chops, he as a bone-dry vampire hunter dedicated to his investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

I forced back tears as I heaved upward again, got a grip, and clung on.

From Literature

She forces them down, heaves herself up from the opposite bench, and comes to stand behind me.

From Literature