heavy-duty
adjective
heavy-du·ty
ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē 
-ˈdyü-
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Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
Recent Examples on the Web
One bill, co-sponsored by the Teamsters, aims to mandate human oversight on driver-less heavy-duty trucks.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Alternatively, Turkish towels can be offered in thicker, more heavy-duty construction, too.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Pace Backpack Some trips call for a heavy-duty bag that will carry your essentials while still looking polished, and this backpack fits the bill.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 12 June 2024
This namesake exists because the chemicals tend to show up as heavy-duty, long-lasting water, oil, and stain-fighting ingredients in some of the things that are probably hanging around your house right now, like non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant clothing, and even tap water.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 June 2024
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Alternatively, Turkish towels can be offered in thicker, more heavy-duty construction, too.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Pace Backpack Some trips call for a heavy-duty bag that will carry your essentials while still looking polished, and this backpack fits the bill.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 12 June 2024
This namesake exists because the chemicals tend to show up as heavy-duty, long-lasting water, oil, and stain-fighting ingredients in some of the things that are probably hanging around your house right now, like non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant clothing, and even tap water.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 June 2024
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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