heavy-duty
adjective
heavy-du·ty
ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē 
-ˈdyü-
Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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That’s the heavy-duty take HBO Boxing icon Jim Lampley dropped on me during our conversation on Friday afternoon.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
My favorite is this compact, heavy-duty version that comes with 12 colorful clothespins and 13 anti-slip clips.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
It can be repaired with heavy-duty, water-resistant tape specifically designed for PVC rafts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Made from heavy-duty nylon, the jacket is lightweight and easily stored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
My favorite is this compact, heavy-duty version that comes with 12 colorful clothespins and 13 anti-slip clips.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
It can be repaired with heavy-duty, water-resistant tape specifically designed for PVC rafts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Made from heavy-duty nylon, the jacket is lightweight and easily stored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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