heavy-handed

Example Sentences

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California’s tack is less heavy handed than Arizona or Texas, two other states with a notable autonomous vehicle presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

"It's incredibly heavy handed, and it's not the least restrictive means," he said.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

“But the public is very heavy handed on the Crimson Tide.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

“The risk of criminal prosecution is one of the most extreme, most heavy handed things that law can do. It has a huge chilling effect,” Wiley said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

"If you're not heavy handed," said Joanna, a little doubtful.

From Helen Grant's Schooldays by Douglas, Amanda M.