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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
As proven in testing, this chip is extremely powerful and handles every heavy-duty task with ease.
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Hudson, 24, posted snaps of their costumes via Instagram Thursday, Oct. 31, that showed Belichick, 72, dressed as a fisherman in a wide-brim fishing hat, heavy-duty raincoat, jeans and boots.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
All drop boxes in the city are made of heavy-duty steel, bolted to the ground and monitored by 24-hour surveillance cameras.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the government also unveiled plans to have a third of heavy-duty trucks in the country run on LNG instead of diesel, which currently makes up the bulk of refined fuel, over the next five to seven years.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Hudson, 24, posted snaps of their costumes via Instagram Thursday, Oct. 31, that showed Belichick, 72, dressed as a fisherman in a wide-brim fishing hat, heavy-duty raincoat, jeans and boots.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
All drop boxes in the city are made of heavy-duty steel, bolted to the ground and monitored by 24-hour surveillance cameras.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the government also unveiled plans to have a third of heavy-duty trucks in the country run on LNG instead of diesel, which currently makes up the bulk of refined fuel, over the next five to seven years.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tester feedback: Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein says this finishing spray is a staple in her routine for its weightless feel and intensive oil control.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Beyond traditional panels, the conference offers intensive masterclasses in authentic storytelling and a hands-on hackathon where participants tackle real-world DEI challenges.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
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Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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The vote came amid a moment of intense political debate about inflation.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The stakes have never been higher — and the pressure has never been more intense.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Elias: ‘California Forever’ ballot measure could’ve been hugely influential Elias: California’s Nov. 5 ballot not lacking for consequential issues One thing that’s for sure is Newsom will not have much influence over the race to replace him.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Army recruits embark on long marches with heavy rucksacks as part of their training regimen.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Full global-scale deployment of SAI would require the construction of at least 100 new high-altitude jets that could carry and release a heavy payload on a 24/7 basis at various latitudes, costing somewhere in the region of $18 billion to $35 billion a year.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Competition is fierce:Phoenix progressives want their City Council seat back Who is running for Phoenix District 5? Maryvale-area residents will choose between incumbent Councilwoman Betty Guardado and challenger JJ Martinez in District 5.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oz went on to lose to now-Sen. John Fetterman, D. Pennsylvania is home to fierce and competitive presidential-level fighting and the Senate race is no different.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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