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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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Earlier this month, forward Mohamed Salah said the club must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" after "crumbling" to a defeat at Aston Villa.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Plumes of smoke and ash then deposited the heavy metal across the burn zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Finland has only claimed the top honour in the competition once when heavy metal band Lordi's monster-themed act won the hearts of the audience.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Two sides who pride themselves on their defensive resilience, and more likely to be found holding out for a late goal than playing heavy metal football, will have watched this match with caution.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They built a fire, put a heavy metal spit through the pig, and began to roast it.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman




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