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Recent Examples of top-heavy
Another top-heavy group led by Germany, a four-time World Cup champion.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Mousa Al Tamari, Jordan right winger, 28 A classic winger who looks to beat his defender off the dribble before crossing passes into the box, Al Tamari is a standout for Stade Rennais in France’s Ligue 1 and helped the club finish sixth in the top-heavy league.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Rain, wind, and top-heavy blooms are no match for some of Amazon’s cheapest gardening solutions.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Mousa Al Tamari, Jordan right winger, 28 A classic winger who looks to beat his defender off the dribble before crossing passes into the box, Al Tamari is a standout for Stade Rennais in France’s Ligue 1 and helped the club finish sixth in the top-heavy league.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Rain, wind, and top-heavy blooms are no match for some of Amazon’s cheapest gardening solutions.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-heavy
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Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
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These Sony headphones are lightweight, comfortable enough for long travel days, and noticeably less bulky than many over-ear alternatives.
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Earlier this month, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage of Take-Two , assigning the stock an overweight rating.
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Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.
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While the queen wore a voluminous gown paired with sapphires and diamonds, Kennedy wore a sleek ensemble.
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The empire waist creates a flattering silhouette, while the voluminous sleeves add just the right amount of shape and balance.
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.
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All objects that have mass interact with other massy objects—that’s called gravitational interaction.
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And those drops have an outsized effect because AI stocks have become Wall Street’s largest and most influential, giving movements for their stock prices more weight on indexes than others.
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And those drops have an outsize effect because AI stocks have grown into Wall Street’s largest and most influential, giving movements for their stock prices more weight on indexes than others.
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The ripple effects on public health are substantial.
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Beyond her personal belongings and the palm print, authorities found no other substantial clues at the scene of Huisentruit's disappearance.
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“Top-heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-heavy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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