heavy-handed
Example Sentences
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A Justice Department spokeswoman confirmed the probe was closed, saying criminal charges would have been heavy handed and that officials instead resolved their concerns through a related civil lawsuit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
"It's incredibly heavy handed, and it's not the least restrictive means," he said.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025
More and more, I like to come at my fiction from an oblique angle so I can get into the world of the story and its moods without being too heavy handed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024
“But the public is very heavy handed on the Crimson Tide.”
From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024
These bronzed and bearded men were heavy handed, but not stony hearted; and they met the responsibility as best they could.
From Colorado?The Bright Romance of American History by Grable, F. C.
