hefty
Example Sentences
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Before me was a lunch as big and hefty as a brick, wrapped in gold-colored foil that gleamed with the promise of a delicious meal.
From Los Angeles Times
He has already been sentenced to five years in prison on lesser charges, while a host of senior officials also face hefty prison terms.
From Barron's
New York city and state are rolling in tax revenue thanks to hefty capital-gains realizations and Wall Street bonuses.
Talarico also began this year with $1.5 million more on hand, even though Crockett transferred a hefty sum from her House fundraising operation to her Senate coffers.
Some employers also offer overcrowded and unsafe housing at hefty rates.
From Barron's
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