heavy artillery
noun
: a more powerful version of something
His first argument didn't work, so he changed his approach and brought out the heavy artillery.
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Greedo inquires on the status of a potential linkup on this syrupy rap ballad, as the West Coast rep drops rhymes about riding with heavy artillery while accompanied by a romantic companions.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Before long, the Kremlin discovered that North Korea was not only a major producer of the weapon Russian soldiers need most—heavy artillery shells—but also the only country willing to sell such ammunition to Russia in large quantities.
—Andrei Lankov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
During his service, Walz responded to floods and tornadoes, specialized in heavy artillery and was recognized for his proficiency in sharpshooting and hand grenades, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
—Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Aug. 2024
At the same time, Russia is using its still-massive advantage in heavy artillery to pound Ukrainian positions, and carrying out strikes far behind the lines with Lancet loitering munitions.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Before long, the Kremlin discovered that North Korea was not only a major producer of the weapon Russian soldiers need most—heavy artillery shells—but also the only country willing to sell such ammunition to Russia in large quantities.
—Andrei Lankov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
During his service, Walz responded to floods and tornadoes, specialized in heavy artillery and was recognized for his proficiency in sharpshooting and hand grenades, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
—Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Aug. 2024
At the same time, Russia is using its still-massive advantage in heavy artillery to pound Ukrainian positions, and carrying out strikes far behind the lines with Lancet loitering munitions.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Heavy artillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20artillery. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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