heavy hitter
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Cornerstone is a heavy hitter in Washington; it took in $44 million in 2023 from nearly 300 clients.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
It seemed as if every major urban entertainment heavy hitter were milling around the conspicuously luxurious modern house and vast grounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024
The clout in search makes Google a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, its biggest revenue source.
From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023
Dubois is a heavy hitter, even if he lacks speed.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Seth Potter, never reckoned as a heavy hitter brought in a home run, and the score was once more a tie for no one else crossed home plate.
From Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside by Chadwick, Lester
