weightier

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A couple of the disputes are a bit weightier than a question of whether someone’s yard goes to here . . . or to here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

She’s only in the movie for about half an hour, and though her character drives the action and ends the movie in spectacular fashion, that wasn’t enough in a category flush with weightier work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The couple are set to return to the presidential residence, but this time Mutharika's in-tray will be far weightier.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Many are even less charitable in their comprehension of the burden he will inherit, which has only become weightier with time.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

Their thoughts were occupied by weightier names: world-record holder Indian Broom; speed demon Special Agent; and above them all, the magnificent Rosemont, king of the East and conqueror of 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand