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Recent Examples of heavy lifting
No doubt recruitment shot up after that photoshoot, doing the heavy lifting for Armed Forces recruiters everywhere.
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Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Many top creators now produce 10x more content with AI handling the heavy lifting.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The first will take place June 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is on July 26 at 2 p.m.
Column: The Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles union sparks optimism — but Chicago Bears’ heavy lifting has just begun
Time will tell, writes Dan Wiederer.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Budget-conscious lawmakers have responded by letting Edison, PG&E and SDG&E do most of the heavy lifting of reducing wildfire risk — in effect sticking those utilities’ ratepayers, rather than all taxpayers, with the bill.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Many top creators now produce 10x more content with AI handling the heavy lifting.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The first will take place June 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is on July 26 at 2 p.m.
Column: The Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles union sparks optimism — but Chicago Bears’ heavy lifting has just begun
Time will tell, writes Dan Wiederer.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Budget-conscious lawmakers have responded by letting Edison, PG&E and SDG&E do most of the heavy lifting of reducing wildfire risk — in effect sticking those utilities’ ratepayers, rather than all taxpayers, with the bill.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy lifting
Noun
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The temperature for the first pitch was 66 degrees, a far cry from the blustery cold that added to the drudgery of an 18-3 loss in the March 31 opener.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some have felt conflicted, but after decades without success and 14 years of soulless drudgery under Mike Ashley’s parsimonious ownership, many were willing to accept anything for the promise or even just the hope of better times.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Early signs of the disease include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, while half of all HPS patients also go through headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal pain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the most common issues are headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion.—
Dr. Mishal Reja,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Robert Trebor, who portrayed the serial killer known as the Son of Sam in a CBS telefilm and the scheming merchant Salmoneus on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its sister series, Xena: Warrior Princess, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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There’s no doubt that the public has a fascination with serial killers.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Exhibition should continue to push and prod the bear.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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During the Monitor’s second visit in December, most of the sanctuary’s bears were missing from the scene.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite spectacular regular-season efforts, Michigan State and Kentucky missed the Elite Eight in 2024, ending their seasons in the Regional Finals.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Local officials are pushing for up to 80 percent of revenues from lithium extraction to be invested back into one of the state's poorest regions to improve infrastructure and create jobs, according to the Investing News Network.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Our economic anchors — health care, professional services and public administration — continue to create jobs and opportunity.—
Shelonda Stokes,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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Each day brought a slow and steady rhythm—moving from meditating to chanting to studying the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) to completing chores.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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By guiding Neo through households chores, Mr. Børnich and his team can gather data — using cameras and other sensors installed on the robot itself — that show how these tasks are done.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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His expertise in building systems has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the daily grind of their businesses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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