heaviness

Example Sentences

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Greek yogurt tenderizes, it thickens, it adds richness without tipping into heaviness.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

On a crisp and sunny morning, there is a heaviness in the air in Beirut.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

You’ll need strategies to prevent yourself from absorbing this heaviness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

As parents, my wife and I wear forced smiles so our kids don’t become afflicted with the heaviness that comes with every video clip and headline out of Gaza.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

As he began to think about the kids, all the heaviness and burden seemed to drop away.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements