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Recent Examples of heavy lifting
While the heavy lifting is just getting underway for general manager Ryan Poles and his staff, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs opens his weekly Bears mailbag for a host of questions about possible additions.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
With Cleveland having done the heavy lifting on his original five-year, $125 million deal, Garrett is due $1.255 million in 2025 and $1.3 million in 2026.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Apple’s Surprise iPhone Update Fixes 1 Bug, Adds 1 Frustration
By avoiding the heavy lifting of real institutional reform, DEI initiatives have inadvertently fueled opposition, enabling right-wing politicians to exploit these missteps to justify rolling back civil rights protections.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, making this a low-effort yet nutrient-dense option for meal prep or a cozy dinner.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
With Cleveland having done the heavy lifting on his original five-year, $125 million deal, Garrett is due $1.255 million in 2025 and $1.3 million in 2026.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Apple’s Surprise iPhone Update Fixes 1 Bug, Adds 1 Frustration
By avoiding the heavy lifting of real institutional reform, DEI initiatives have inadvertently fueled opposition, enabling right-wing politicians to exploit these missteps to justify rolling back civil rights protections.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, making this a low-effort yet nutrient-dense option for meal prep or a cozy dinner.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 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
Noun
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Avantree Cord Organizer $7 at Amazon Cord clutter is a universal travel headache.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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While blazes like this one can be a major headache for people, fire is also a critical part of South Florida’s ecosystem — particularly the Everglades.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Materials for all seasons at the world’s grandest art fair, plus Cleopatra and a killer ship model The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht in the Netherlands is the art extravaganza of the year.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A guy known for delivering killer monologues is joining the long list of suspects at the Arconia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For little ones, there's a Baby Walker Balance Bike (for ages 12-24 months; $59.99) decorated with a parade of bears.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Then, the bears' mother saw Rives and attacked him.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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As Maine continues to see more shark detections in its waters, studies like this will be crucial in ensuring that shark conservation efforts continue while also keeping human safety a priority.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Saturday as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started the previous day in an area within the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Last summer, it was reported in the UK’s Times newspaper that he was being considered for the manager’s job at leading Portuguese side Porto.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who worked at that law firm would not be allowed to take a job in government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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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 31 Mar. 2025.
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