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as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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Recent Examples of heavy-duty
Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing … well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Take up to 40% off men’s and women’s styles, from heavy-duty, waterproof hiking boots to lightweight trail shoes.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Industry advocates see hydrogen playing a crucial role in lowering emissions from heavy-duty trucking, steel, chemicals, shipping and other industries heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing, well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Take up to 40% off men’s and women’s styles, from heavy-duty, waterproof hiking boots to lightweight trail shoes.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Industry advocates see hydrogen playing a crucial role in lowering emissions from heavy-duty trucking, steel, chemicals, shipping and other industries heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing, well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s transition team received briefings on the Lebanon ceasefire deal, which follows nearly 14 months of intensive rocket fire, airstrikes and an Israeli ground invasion into southern Lebanon.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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The intensive public battle didn’t start until 1989, when Senna passed Prost at Imola during a restart, breaking what Prost believed to be a gentleman’s agreement.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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Beyond its retail arm, Amazon has also become a powerful enabler for individuals and businesses through its storefront model.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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While the powerful Santa Ana winds that fueled the blaze have started to subside, the National Weather Service warns that wildfire risks remain high due to low humidity levels.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Influencers are the New Holiday Shopping Guides This season, influencers will be more influential than ever, acting as virtual shopping assistants for millions of holiday consumers.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, moderate to heavy lake-effect snow will develop downwind from Lake Ontario on Friday, the weather service said.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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More substantial precipitation is expected farther north, with heavy showers forecast for San Luis Obispo County.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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