be heavy

Example Sentences

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As high pressure and low pressure battle for supremacy it is likely that at least some of us will see showers or longer spells of rain - which could be heavy and thundery.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It may have been a marginal call, but, backed up to their own line, England knew the stakes were high and the punishment for any infringement would be heavy.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Carson resident Evy Llamas recalled seeing furniture constantly moving in and out from the house down the street, new faces coming and going, and what appeared to be heavy clutter inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Officials said they could be heavy for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

A glass bottle would be heavy and might break, and in any case, he couldn't find one that was empty.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill