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heavy

[hev-ee] / ˈhɛv i /






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—Bitcoin edged slightly higher but its recovery from last week’s heavy losses remains limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Traffic will be heavy on the Westside due to an influx of fan events and peak beach traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In December, Australia became the first country in the world to require TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and other top sites to remove accounts held by under-16s or face heavy fines.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“And you and Lloyd can tote the ladder home between you. It’s heavy, but I guess it’s worth it to you. I’m making for home now. I don’t want to know.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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