hefty
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Canada maintains tariffs on American-made steel, aluminum and automobiles, in response to hefty U.S. duties on those foreign-made goods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The increase was driven by hefty gains in the construction, chemicals and metal products industries but the struggling auto sector suffered an almost five percent drop.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
They may need to consider hefty layouts on renewables and nuclear power to ensure steadier energy supplies ahead of any new disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It also amounts to a hefty one-off tax burden.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The school he represents, Rider, is a middling institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with a hefty price tag—about $45,000 for tuition, room, and board.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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