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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
In addition, with winter temperatures plunging to -40 °C/F, the building relies on heavy-duty metal cladding and high-performance glazing to keep the interior comfortable.
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New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
It was paid $44,940 for a number of heavy-duty suitcases.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
The takeaway was that cities and towns need more heavy-duty equipment like front-end loaders.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The hub was part of the Biden administration’s competitive nationwide effort to develop hydrogen projects that can replace planet-warming fossil fuels, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty trucking and port operations.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
It was paid $44,940 for a number of heavy-duty suitcases.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
The takeaway was that cities and towns need more heavy-duty equipment like front-end loaders.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The hub was part of the Biden administration’s competitive nationwide effort to develop hydrogen projects that can replace planet-warming fossil fuels, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty trucking and port operations.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy-duty
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That’s bad news for Europe’s most energy-intensive industries, namely autos, chemicals and industrials, Klement said.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Energy-intensive industries—steel, aluminum, fertilizers, chemicals—would be among the first to feel the squeeze, as their production costs surge alongside fuel prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, powerful storms swept across the southern Plains, bringing numerous tornado threats from Texas to the Midwest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Burkle alleges that Anderson used the billionaire’s network and a seed investment to build a powerful lobbying firm — only to later divert Burkle’s share of the profits to himself.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The tempo of the strikes on Iran was so intense that state television announced that public mourning for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the conflict, would be postponed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noem received a warm welcome from Republicans and intense criticism from Democrats.—
March 4,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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On a more personal scale, the legal duel between Burkle and Anderson has become a battle over reputation — as these two influential figures in California politics and business attack each other’s character.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, the documentary is described as an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes portrait of the producer who built one of television’s most influential comedy institutions.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The surge in costs for oil and natural gas is pushing fuel prices higher, cascading through other industries and jolting Asian economies that are especially vulnerable due to the region’s heavy reliance on imports from the Middle East.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The plan even included transporting heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, in case buried nuclear material had to be excavated.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s a significant detail, because many of them are agreeing to go on with suits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual show of support for someone convicted of such a significant crime, about 50 people attended Lauer’s sentencing hearing on Monday, including his sister, children, two rabbis and members of his religious congregation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Ferrari, once Mercedes’ fiercest F1 rival before Red Bull took over in that role at the start of the 2020s, threatened to crash the party once the lights went out.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the spring battles for starting jobs look fierce; Warren Roberson, Kade Phillips, Kobe Black and Wardell Mack join Mascoe as cornerbacks that could make a claim on a starting job while safeties Jordon Johnson-Rubell and Zelus Hicks each could use a strong spring to make their case.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Keller Mayor Armin Mizani has a strong lead over former Tarrant County GOP Treasurer Fred Tate in the Republican primary for state House in District 98 after the early voting, according to unofficial results.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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