heavy-duty
Example Sentences
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GM has said its heavy-duty trucks remain in high demand, even as gas prices rise; the plant that builds them is moving from five days of production per week to six.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Local media say the fibreglass and iron structure has been secured with heavy-duty nylon ropes, while barricades have been erected to keep people and traffic clear of the site.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
CEO Jennifer Rumsey’s company is no stranger to boom-bust business cycles, and she says it can navigate the swings in AI demand, partly from its experience selling heavy-duty truck engines.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Volvo Group North America has agreed to pay nearly $197 million to resolve allegations from California regulators that company’s heavy-duty truck engines violated California emissions standards and certification requirements.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Then, as if driven by a motor, I ran downstairs to the kitchen sink and pulled out a heavy-duty garbage bag and a roll of duct tape from the junk drawer.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
