hefty
Example Sentences
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But the costs of operating nuclear reactors has surged because of new safety checks that require hefty investments from companies trying to restart their plants.
From BBC
Plus, they say, it would take a hefty increase to make a real financial difference—a pricey proposition with 424 House and Senate members.
It is a remarkable story that a club who posted revenues of £52m in their 2024 accounts have defeated the mighty Manchester City, who reported a hefty £694m in their accounts last year.
From BBC
The bulk of the glossies’ ad buys were earmarked for often obscenely hefty September and December issues.
From Salon
While the bank might not earn hefty fees from helping private companies, it gives them a relationship ahead of a potential sale or eventual IPO, where the payouts can be substantial.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
