heavy hand
Example Sentences
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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
And with the added slight of the heavy hand of artificial intelligence, Wrapped may just be a wrap for music nerds from here on out.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024
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
He put a heavy hand on Finn’s shoulder.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
