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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With over 28 pounds of drag and a deep spool, it’s made for techniques that require a heavy-duty reel and plenty of heavy line to go along with it.
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Not for power users This is not the machine for people doing heavy-duty video editing, gaming or running demanding software, where more power and higher-end graphics matter.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Start by filling a heavy-duty plastic bag with vinegar.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Analysts pointed to an improving North American truck market, which is goods news for the heavy-duty engine maker.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Not for power users This is not the machine for people doing heavy-duty video editing, gaming or running demanding software, where more power and higher-end graphics matter.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Start by filling a heavy-duty plastic bag with vinegar.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Analysts pointed to an improving North American truck market, which is goods news for the heavy-duty engine maker.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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