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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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Earlier this year, the government also unveiled plans to have a third of heavy-duty trucks in the country run on LNG instead of diesel, which currently makes up the bulk of refined fuel, over the next five to seven years.
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
So why swap your daily conditioner for a more heavy-duty formula?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Opt for heavy-duty freezer bags or airtight containers specifically designed for freezing to prevent tearing, leaking, or air exposure.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
As an extra precaution, these heavy-duty fabric AirTtag mounts attached to your wallet and passport would take some time to remove and give you extra minutes to try and track down your bag.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
So why swap your daily conditioner for a more heavy-duty formula?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Opt for heavy-duty freezer bags or airtight containers specifically designed for freezing to prevent tearing, leaking, or air exposure.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
As an extra precaution, these heavy-duty fabric AirTtag mounts attached to your wallet and passport would take some time to remove and give you extra minutes to try and track down your bag.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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Tester feedback: Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein says this finishing spray is a staple in her routine for its weightless feel and intensive oil control.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Beyond traditional panels, the conference offers intensive masterclasses in authentic storytelling and a hands-on hackathon where participants tackle real-world DEI challenges.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
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Our physical workplaces can be powerful spaces for overcoming these differences.Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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More than a dozen countries from around the world joined the BRICS bloc this week — a major augmentation of the most powerful international alliance opposing Western powers.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Oct. 2024
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The vote came amid a moment of intense political debate about inflation.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The stakes have never been higher — and the pressure has never been more intense.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eager to shore up support among Black men, Harris appeared on Charlamagne Tha God’s influential radio program — CNN and MSNBC even simulcast it — and was interviewed by MSNBC’s Al Sharpton.David Bauder, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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The estate is remembered as where Princes William and Harry learned of the death of their mother, Diana, and where the Queen hosted influential figures like prime ministers Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a heavy bottomed pot, such as a Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-low heat.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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At least 218 have been confirmed dead after a deluge caused by heavy rains late on Oct. 29 and the next morning swamped entire communities, mostly in Spain’s Valencia region.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since Halaby had already put significant work into this presentation, the NCAC amplified the artist’s request to have the museum reschedule the show.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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In addition, both Walker Buehler (right hip) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) missed significant time during the season.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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There's no Democrat in the race, technically, as Fischer is fending off a fierce challenge from independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a union leader.Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump and Harris are locked in fierce competition in Arizona, one of the few swing states in this year's presidential election on Nov. 5.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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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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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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