Examples of heavy hitter in a Sentence
She spoke to a room full of political heavy hitters.
Their company is one of the industry's heavy hitters.
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In its initial press releases, the GHF listed some heavy hitters that would sit on its board, lending it significant legitimacy: David Beasley, the former executive director of the WFP, and Nate Mook, the former head of World Central Kitchen.
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
The 2022 plunge was a wake-up call, but lower rates might lure the heavy hitters back.
—Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Lauren and Sienna’s marketing is being handled by the heavy hitters at William Morris Endeavor.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Some of the heavy hitters in the 2024 playoffs included Texas ($22.2 million) and champion Ohio State ($20.3 million).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
The 2022 plunge was a wake-up call, but lower rates might lure the heavy hitters back.
—Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Lauren and Sienna’s marketing is being handled by the heavy hitters at William Morris Endeavor.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Some of the heavy hitters in the 2024 playoffs included Texas ($22.2 million) and champion Ohio State ($20.3 million).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Heavy hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20hitter. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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