heavy hand
Example Sentences
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"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The U.S. has long played a major role in Cuban history, from its involvement in the island’s war of independence from Spain to the heavy hand of American companies in Cuba’s sugar industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
She groups and stacks items together, while avoiding a heavy hand in any one thing or pattern.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Nutmeg: I enjoy nutmeg and use a heavy hand when measuring.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023
Margaret had a heavy hand with the salt, although her meat and poultry were always exquisitely tender.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
