hefty

Example Sentences

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And there, six inches underground, I found a hefty box.

From Literature

I watched its hefty coils undulate down the tree trunk with astonishing grace and disappear into the bushes.

From Literature

A big gambler at the time, Virgo reckoned he won more with a hefty punt on Dawn Johnny and Walter Swinburn winning the Chester Cup than he would have for lifting the World Championship trophy.

From BBC

The main risk for borrowers considering an ARM is that interest rates move higher in the future, leading to heftier payments down the line.

From Barron's

The vulgar kitsch of “The Housemaid” is its silly secret weapon, and it’s Seyfried who stays reloading the ammunition, making sure that this hefty dose of frivolity is as unforgettable as its conventionally prestigious contemporaries.

From Salon