heavy hand
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Because my dad ruled with a heavy hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025
A heavy hand will ruin what could be a crisp, flaky texture.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025
She groups and stacks items together, while avoiding a heavy hand in any one thing or pattern.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
That run was based around a specific recruitment plan that allied Nuno with a largely Portuguese squad that had the heavy hand of football agent Jorge Mendes over it.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023
Ophie tried to follow the cousins out of the parlor, but Aunt Rose stopped her with a heavy hand on her shoulder.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
