hefty
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Spiegel pointed to the hefty price tags of the Mac in 1984 and Apple’s $3,500 mixed-reality headset.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Getting out of the group is considered the bare minimum at Gianni’s Expand-o-Cup, where a hefty 32 teams will advance to the knockout round.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Many residents facing demolition orders are opting to take sledgehammers to their own properties to avoid hefty costs and fines imposed by the municipality which typically total tens of thousands of dollars.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
If it were instead to appreciate at a fast rate in coming years, bitcoin transactions would often trigger a hefty capital-gains tax bill.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
With two hefty shoves, the Bull pushed the cover of the well aside and dangled the backpack over the now-open hole.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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