heavy-duty
adjective
heavy-du·ty
ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē 
-ˈdyü-
Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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The heavy-duty mop completely cleaned up sticky messes like honey in just three passes, and the mop heads are even machine washable.
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Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Her mother, Emily Wei, is the chauffeur, but has an additional, very heavy-duty role.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
From there, hydrogen flows to two adjacent refueling stations—one for hydrogen heavy-duty port trucks and the other for passenger vehicles like the Toyota Mirai.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Cops did not immediately disclose how the thieves opened the security shutters, which are traditionally secured with a heavy-duty lock.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
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Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Her mother, Emily Wei, is the chauffeur, but has an additional, very heavy-duty role.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
From there, hydrogen flows to two adjacent refueling stations—one for hydrogen heavy-duty port trucks and the other for passenger vehicles like the Toyota Mirai.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Cops did not immediately disclose how the thieves opened the security shutters, which are traditionally secured with a heavy-duty lock.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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