heavy on

phrase

: having or using a large amount of (something)
His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.
She tends to be heavy on the salt.

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That means training is heavy on both reading and writing data, which makes flash a poor fit. IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026 Click here to read about the Braves’ picks (which were heavy on position players). Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 July 2026 The heartbreak of falling just short of her maiden maiden title was visibly heavy on Muchová during the trophy ceremony. Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 At first, this year’s Wimbledon was light on upsets and heavy on chalk. James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavy on

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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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