heavy hitter
Example Sentences
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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
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
That clout in search has made Google a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, boosting its profits.
From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2023
Dubois is a heavy hitter, even if he lacks speed.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Derry, also a heavy hitter, was second on Harvard's list.
From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.
