heavy hitter
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Cornerstone is a heavy hitter in Washington; it took in $44 million in 2023 from nearly 300 clients.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
The clout in search makes Google a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, its biggest revenue source.
From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023
Dubois is a heavy hitter, even if he lacks speed.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Zhang is a heavy hitter and the home fighter cannot afford any complacency.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2023
Two out, a man on second, and Ferguson, the much-dreaded heavy hitter, at the bat, Nichols and Jarvis held consultation, and as a result Ferguson was given his base on balls.
From Dick Randall The Young Athlete by Clark, Ellery H.
