heavy hitter

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Cornerstone is a heavy hitter in Washington; it took in $44 million in 2023 from nearly 300 clients.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Google’s strength in search makes it a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, its biggest revenue source.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Dubois is a heavy hitter, even if he lacks speed.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

With 14 knockouts in 21 wins, nor is he necessarily considered a heavy hitter.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023

If I really was the heavy hitter I'm advertisin' myself to be I wouldn't condescend to take you on, would I?

From The She Boss A Western Story by Hankins, Arthur Preston