heavy
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Investigating the smell, she ventured about 50 feet off the dirt road, toward heavy woods, where she peered into a tree-lined creek bed.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The financial burden is particularly heavy in regions like the Northeast, where homes tend to be older.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The Met Office had warned Storm Dave would bring strong winds on Saturday evening with some heavy spells of rain at times.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
There was a heavy police presence around the lavish Dolmabahce Palace on the shores of the Bosphorus, which also hosted several rounds of talks between Moscow and Kyiv in the past.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Torak guessed that if he were reckless enough to remove the heavy, furred boots, he’d find a similar mark on each heel.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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