heavy
Example Sentences
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"The refinery was really designed, and we invested in the refinery, to run heavy oils like from Venezuela."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Each bite should feel balanced rather than heavy — structured indulgence instead of excess for its own sake.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Even as Iran fires regular salvos at the base, AFP did not see any signs of a heavy security presence there.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Scientists found that this giant planet's atmosphere contains fewer heavy elements than its host star, a surprising result that could reshape how researchers understand the early stages of giant planet formation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
I had no way of knowing whether they were actually ill-fitting or whether this was merely how boots fit; I had never worn anything so heavy and drab on my feet before.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
