hefty

Example Sentences

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For investors, that makes utility stocks, with their steady earnings and hefty yields, an attractive bet.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Tickets for adults were hefty, ranging from $69 for a day pass to $449 for a 3-day VIP experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

By claiming to believe in demons, the vice president is leeching onto another youth trend, and probably getting a hefty boost in social media algorithms for it.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

A friend told him that there are attorneys in Florida who, for a hefty fee, can “find a way” for someone to keep their assets and still qualify for Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

They probably weren’t carrying hefty cans of chili.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt