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as in massive
having great weight
that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street
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as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler
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Recent Examples of hefty
While President Donald Trump exempted some electronics, like smartphones and laptops, from the 145 percent reciprocal tariffs on China, these products are still facing a hefty 20 percent tariff.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump then announced hefty, additional reciprocal tariffs on most countries, tanking markets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Others grumble at the burden of cutting a hefty check for Uncle Sam to waste on God knows what.
—Jovi Dai, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
The tit-for-tat is part of a wider trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on dozens of trading partners, which threaten to plunge the American and other economies into recession.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump then announced hefty, additional reciprocal tariffs on most countries, tanking markets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Others grumble at the burden of cutting a hefty check for Uncle Sam to waste on God knows what.
—Jovi Dai, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
The tit-for-tat is part of a wider trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on dozens of trading partners, which threaten to plunge the American and other economies into recession.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
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In Season 1, Cassian was part of a massive prison break and an insurrection against Imperial forces in his home of Ferrix.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Losing 15% of a paycheck or a lump-sum tax refund can be a massive setback for a family living paycheck to paycheck.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shahani also believes Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand can grow with the new QX80 and upcoming QX60 large and midsize SUVs, respectively.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the mid-2000s, the fracking revolution took off, making the US the largest oil and natural gas producer in the world.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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Led by 28-year olds Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller—along with their over 30 cofounders—the company is positioning itself to be a big mover in AI, making the base models underpinning powerful image generation widely accessible.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The formula combines powerful but gentle ingredients like tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide to tackle dark spots, acne scars, and uneven tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, heavy machinery — two yellow excavators — were at work filling buckets of the remains of those homes, dropping them into trucks to be hauled away.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Only problem was, the stars no longer shone, and the smell of impending rain was heavy in the air.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Across the Plains states, where waves of commodity grains roll like a mighty Goliath, the percentage of farmers selling food directly to consumers is below 4%.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week, per Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Ready to roar with the passion of a mighty lion?—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest success stories this year in Grand Rapids has been Amadeus Lombardi, who missed considerable time with injury but is comfortably the Griffins’ leading scorer on a per-game basis with 18 goals and 37 points in 41 games.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This explanation has been met with considerable doubt, with a persistent rumor circulating among wrestling fans that the injury was sustained during a physical altercation with Randy Savage, who was serving as an announcer at WrestleMania 9.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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In retrospect, the 2015 title feels like a precursor to Breath of the Wild, with its sprawling open world design and technological wizardry that allowed an underpowered console to swing big with a game whose size was comparable to those running on beefier hardware.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lobel’s The red meat destination in section 134 is adding a beefy new option in 2025.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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