heaps
Example Sentences
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The run of defeats for India, coupled with two surprise losses to Ireland prior to this series, heaps pressure on Shreyas Iyer, who took over the India T20 captaincy in early June.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The buildings collapsed into heaps, exposing thick layers of styrofoam that had been used as mortar between slabs of concrete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Rescue teams and volunteers climbed heaps of ruins that used to be buildings as tall as 15 stories, screaming out the names of the missing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Galthie has a dream team but heaps of pressure, too.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
“I’m sure Achren hasn’t any idea all this is here,” she whispered, pointing to heaps of otter-skin robes and great earthen jars overflowing with jewels.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
