heavy hand

Example Sentences

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Because my dad ruled with a heavy hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 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

Nutmeg: I enjoy nutmeg and use a heavy hand when measuring.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

I drag my heavy hand up, taking the blindfold with it, and blink.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth