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
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.
