hefty
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The rupiah has been among Asia's worst performers in 2026 and Indonesia's stock market has also taken a hefty hit, shedding more than 30 percent since the turn of the year.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
There were also hefty losses in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
But the city’s hotels have been struggling under hefty wage mandates and taxes, as well as declining business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But his new target price starts to value Tesla on earnings potential in 2030 and beyond, which is when he thinks revenue and margin performance will inflect higher following the current period of hefty spending.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
I watched its hefty coils undulate down the tree trunk with astonishing grace and disappear into the bushes.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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