heavy hand
Example Sentences
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As a writer, Hughes was gifted with a heavy hand and a soft touch.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
“It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology,” Apple said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025
She groups and stacks items together, while avoiding a heavy hand in any one thing or pattern.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
That run was based around a specific recruitment plan that allied Nuno with a largely Portuguese squad that had the heavy hand of Jorge Mendes over it.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023
“Have you eaten?” he asked, placing a heavy hand on her wrist.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
