How to Use heavy on in a Sentence
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Those views are likely to weigh heavy on the November election.
— Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 -
Winter lawn fertilizer is heavy on potassium, which strengthens the roots and helps the grass survive cold weather.
— Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 -
The slate is heavy on international fare and documentaries, which weren’t impacted by the strikes.
— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024 -
Extended periods or focusing too heavy on it can lead to depression and anxiety.
— Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024 -
The trailer for the film, which opens this year’s Oldenburg Film Festival on Sept. 11, is heavy on the hot and heavy (see below).
— Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 -
Hope and Doc’s home is heavy on the kitsch and vintage pieces.
— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023 -
That’s a lot that weighs heavy on the hearts and shoulders of our kiddos.
— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2023 -
Guest bartenders take the reins here, and the soundtrack is heavy on hip-hop.
— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023 -
The items will be heavy on trims, lace, feathers and sequins.
— Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024 -
The book is heavy on exposition, but Mansur does well to set the scene.
— Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2023 -
This account is heavy on hearsay and so should be taken with a grain of salt.
— Ben Weiss, Fortune Crypto, 24 Feb. 2023 -
The first was heavy on faux leather clothing, all priced under $200.
— Jessica Testa, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Williams spent a year in prison and came home to his mother's house, the fight with Driver still heavy on his mind.
— Emilie De Sainte Maresville, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2023 -
Most of the early weeks are heavy on plants and early spring produce.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024 -
Most of the early weeks will be heavy on plants and early spring produce.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023 -
This cupcake was heavy on the lemonade, and light on the strawberry.
— Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 -
And the films that open in places like Asia are not very talky and are heavy on the explosions and spectacle.
— Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023 -
Missouri The Tigers are heavy on seniors in the backfield and on the offensive line.
— Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023 -
The chowder is heavy on the clams as Blume used one gallon of clams for every four gallons of soup.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024 -
Sure, the set was short at just 62 minutes, as has been the case for a while now, and the setlist was heavy on familiar standards.
— Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024 -
Wide-leg pants are a great alternative to jeans, which can feel heavy on a hot day.
— Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023 -
Yet the 46-piece-collection, while heavy on black, was sometimes light on new ideas.
— Thomas Adamson, ajc, 18 Jan. 2023 -
My dad was a heavy jazz person, and my mum was heavy on the old-school highlife and reggae music.
— Nelson C.j., Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023 -
However, the thick formula can sit heavy on the skin and be harder to blend.
— Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023 -
Both teams have mid-first-round picks and will select from a draft class heavy on college talent.
— Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023 -
The red wine vinegar dressing, heavy on the black pepper, balances the ripe fruitiness well.
— The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023 -
Sunbathing by one of the pools with a tropical drink (heavy on the Blackwell Rum) is not frowned upon.
— Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024 -
The giardiniera here is heavy on the peppers so expect a kick, and the gravy is a bit spicier than most.
— Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023 -
The giardiniera here is heavy on the peppers so expect a kick, and the gravy is a bit spicier than most.
— Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023 -
The stands were heavy on ready and white — with a smattering of empty seats — as the Wings made their only visit of the season.
— Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2023
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