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heavy

[hev-ee] / ˈhɛv i /






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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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