heavy hitter
Example Sentences
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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
Dubois is a heavy hitter, even if he lacks speed.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023
With 14 knockouts in 21 wins, nor is he necessarily considered a heavy hitter.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023
A heavy hitter was up next, and at the first crack he sent a "hot liner" straight at Dick.
From Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son by Garis, Howard R.
