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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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.
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Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For larger spaces, hang a heavy-duty rod and curtain to create a room divider if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Parka Slim Fit Parka is a heavy-duty coat that locks in heat in style.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
While single-stage snowblowers are optimal for light dustings, two-stage blowers are ideal for heavy-duty conditions and larger spaces.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For larger spaces, hang a heavy-duty rod and curtain to create a room divider if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Parka Slim Fit Parka is a heavy-duty coat that locks in heat in style.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
While single-stage snowblowers are optimal for light dustings, two-stage blowers are ideal for heavy-duty conditions and larger spaces.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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