heavy hand

Example Sentences

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Because my dad ruled with a heavy hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

And with the added slight of the heavy hand of artificial intelligence, Wrapped may just be a wrap for music nerds from here on out.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

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 Jorge Mendes over it.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

I slap a heavy hand over the floor and push myself up.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth