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heavy

[hev-ee] / ˈhɛv i /






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Both companies saw heavy share-price declines as crude prices tumbled after the cease-fire pact.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Analysts blame the rising temperatures in Lagos on climate change, its coastal location, dense population, limited greenery and heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Each bite should feel balanced rather than heavy — structured indulgence instead of excess for its own sake.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 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

For a long time now I had driven the sled to the ice and helped him load the heavy seals on the sled, and driven back home.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell