hefty

Example Sentences

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By claiming to believe in demons, the vice president is leeching onto another youth trend, and probably getting a hefty boost in social media algorithms for it.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Equities struggled following hefty losses in Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The reforms made it more difficult to simply demand a hefty payout from a company.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A friend told him that there are attorneys in Florida who, for a hefty fee, can “find a way” for someone to keep their assets and still qualify for Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

For a great many climbers, the record shows, stealing time away from the daily grind has not been an insurmountable obstacle, nor has the hefty outlay of cash.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer