heavy hitter
Example Sentences
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What's absolutely fascinating about this game is the options that Clarke has and the way he's talking about the utilisation of his bench, hinting that he might keep a heavy hitter in reserve.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Cornerstone is a heavy hitter in Washington; it took in $44 million in 2023 from nearly 300 clients.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
It seemed as if every major urban entertainment heavy hitter were milling around the conspicuously luxurious modern house and vast grounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024
The clout in search makes Google a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, boosting its profits.
From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2023
Derry, also a heavy hitter, was second on Harvard's list.
From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.
