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Recent Examples of heavy lifting
The heavy lifting apparently was performed during the deal of ace Garrett Crochet to Boston for four prospects, which could pay off in the long run, unlike the deal of Chris Sale to Boston that started the last Sox rebuild in ’16.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Broken down even further, Peacock appears to be doing the heavy lifting here, as episodes are seeing a 58% audience increase on streaming versus Season 2 overall, compared to a 1% lift for viewing on Bravo.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
Drug companies at the time approached these treatments with more skepticism, waiting longer to invest and letting universities and academic hospitals do the heavy lifting, said Ameet Sarpatwari, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School who studies the pharmaceutical industry.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Broken down even further, Peacock appears to be doing the heavy lifting here, as episodes are seeing a 58% audience increase on streaming versus Season 2 overall, compared to a 1% lift for viewing on Bravo.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
Drug companies at the time approached these treatments with more skepticism, waiting longer to invest and letting universities and academic hospitals do the heavy lifting, said Ameet Sarpatwari, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School who studies the pharmaceutical industry.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy lifting
Noun
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In that scenario, Elizabeth was a harsh taskmaster, forcing her younger sibling into a life of drudgery.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Voice became many things to me: a place of drudgery and triumph and endless office politics, a writing school, a talent pool, my crucible and passport.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Aug. 2024
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Skeptics point to volatility, security headaches, and the risk of distorting bitcoin markets if a major government holds too large a stake.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These side effects include hot flashes, nausea, calf cramps, skin itching or burning, headaches, abdominal discomforts, and fatigue.18 6.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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The woman and her son were not physically harmed during the incident and the man’s killer escaped.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Detective Nicola Bridge must unpick a web of lies and rivalries to unmask the killer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other areas are raked in patterns resembling a Zen garden, and some contain replica tracks of native animals, including coyotes, bears and snakes.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Other examples have included utilizing them in asphalt, stand-up paddle boards … and even gummy bears.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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Newcastle suddenly had a purpose, which has always been the basis of Howe’s efforts.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The danger was obvious at Villa Park, but Justin did a better job of heading the danger away against Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium just before Christmas… … until Wolves gathered up the second ball and Nelson Semedo clipped another high ball back into the box.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump's separate 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico could put 31,000 jobs at risk in the sector.—
TIME,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An online survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association in 2022 found that 77% of U.S. consumers planned to reduce stress tied to holiday chores by ordering from restaurants.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s one cleaning chore that over a quarter of Thumbtack’s users have never done—even once.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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What to know: A team that didn’t run away from the grind.—
Michael Waterloo,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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So, here's my challenge to every financial leader feeling stuck in the grind: What if your discomfort isn't a signal to leave, but an invitation to lead differently?—
Sunil Rajasekar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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