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The psychological toll is intended to be heavy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

With many past winners and popular contenders out of the running this year, the 2026 Emmys are likely to be heavy on TV that’s just ... fine, our columnist writes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Some of the rain could be heavy and thundery.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

He says this after observing, “Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’”

From Salon Jun. 18, 2026

These fruit must surely be heavy and juicy, I thought.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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