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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Meanwhile, unwrap candies and divide by color into small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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The mass killing raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the US.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The frame itself purports to be weather and rust-resistant, and is heavy-duty enough to support up to 300 pounds in each chair.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The individual reportedly used heavy-duty bolt cutters to gain entry to Star’s enclosure.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Related article New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months, wore Meta glasses to record the scene in advance
The mass killing raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the US.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The frame itself purports to be weather and rust-resistant, and is heavy-duty enough to support up to 300 pounds in each chair.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The individual reportedly used heavy-duty bolt cutters to gain entry to Star’s enclosure.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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