Examples of heavy bag in a Sentence
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One of the most common injuries among flight crews comes from turbulence and repeatedly lifting heavy bags for passengers.
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Pack light to avoid carrying heavy bags to the theater, where bags are checked.
—Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Boxing Ring Gym: The gym includes a full boxing ring, heavy bag, and workout gear – great for blowing off steam and staying in top sleuthing shape.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 July 2025
Light bags are anything under 2 pounds while heavy bags weigh more than 4 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
For those who rely on prosthetic hands, every improvement can mean a world of difference, whether that is carrying a heavy bag, using a smartphone or simply feeling more confident in daily life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The second-story boxing gym is the home of the Lucha Wrestling Club, where dozens of girls come to practice alongside sweaty men sparring in a boxing ring and pounding heavy bags.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Workout partners on the opposite side of the heavy bag shuddered and held on for dear life as Foreman slammed into it with his gloved fists.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Pack light to avoid carrying heavy bags to the theater, where bags are checked.
—Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Boxing Ring Gym: The gym includes a full boxing ring, heavy bag, and workout gear – great for blowing off steam and staying in top sleuthing shape.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 July 2025
Light bags are anything under 2 pounds while heavy bags weigh more than 4 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
For those who rely on prosthetic hands, every improvement can mean a world of difference, whether that is carrying a heavy bag, using a smartphone or simply feeling more confident in daily life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The second-story boxing gym is the home of the Lucha Wrestling Club, where dozens of girls come to practice alongside sweaty men sparring in a boxing ring and pounding heavy bags.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Workout partners on the opposite side of the heavy bag shuddered and held on for dear life as Foreman slammed into it with his gloved fists.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Heavy bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20bag. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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