heaping

Example Sentences

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One of the sphinxes brought, in her mouth, a large stone bowl, and in it a heaping of purple, pear-shaped gourds; Gelifen made straight for them.

From Literature

He smiled sympathetically and served Coal a heaping portion of shepherd’s pie and put the plate of croissants in front of him.

From Literature

Sometimes in life it takes a heaping plateful of Bad to help us appreciate the mouthwatering deliciousness of Good when we finally taste it.

From Literature

The analysts generally prefer utilities and other power providers that can meet new demands from data centers without heaping new burdens on consumers.

From Barron's

On the ground are images of heaping plates of food — roast lamb, vegetables, olives and dips.

From Los Angeles Times