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heavy

[hev-ee] / ˈhɛv i /






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Traffic will be heavy on the Westside due to an influx of fan events and peak beach traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The company's ability to record and share vibrant images from activities fit well with the growth of social media, although heavy competition from smartphones has been a persistent challenge.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“There’s a heavy fixed cost to running multiple launch facilities,” Koontz told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Maggie glanced to the passenger side of the truck at the heavy ceramic bowl holding twenty-five-pound bags of self-rising flour.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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