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hefty

[hef-tee] / ˈhɛf ti /


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Walker said hefty bills have made pet ownership increasingly difficult.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Solis’ potential candidacy is backed by a hefty list of endorsers, including five sitting members of Congress and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Ford gets hefty tariff refund and raises outlook for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

She’s forward and caustic, with a sharp wit and a hefty Jersey accent that doesn’t exactly scream “therapist’s office” — unless your therapist is Dr. Melfi from “The Sopranos,” in which case, lucky you.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The guard throws his head back and opens his mouth wide to release a hefty laugh.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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