heavy
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Rinderknecht has denied all wrongdoing and his attorney, Steve Haney, has been quick to argue the government’s case is heavy on motive but lacks any proof.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Markets are overlooking the potential upside boost to earnings prospects for investment banks that volatile markets and heavy new equity issuance may provide in the coming months.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix jumped 11% and 7.7% Friday, after heavy losses earlier in the week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The black rags of his ruined shirt clung to his heavy shoulders.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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