hefty
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Hefty IPOs in the coming months may “draw capital from the rest of the financial markets,” said Bob Elliott, co-founder and chief executive officer of the asset-management company Unlimited, in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Hefty U.S. tariffs of up to 50% on key sectors such as steel, aluminum and automobiles are weighing on the domestic manufacturing sector, Macklem said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Hefty payments to hundreds of thousands of men who signed contracts with the military have helped boost consumer demand, contributing to economic growth.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024
Hefty ambitions for “Rogers: The Musical” perhaps, but there’s plenty in these 30 minutes to smile at, even if the show feels heavily expository and plot-driven.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023
Some are smaller than a Ziploc, while others are as big as a Hefty lawn and leaf bag.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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