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• The abrupt dispute sets up an awkward resolution for a film heavy on naturalism and light on dramatic pivots.
  — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
• Cantina Pedregal’s version roasts, then braises adult goat meat in a salsa that’s heavy on cumin and oregano, a flagship option available in tacos or as a platter.
  — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 July 2024
• Hope and Doc’s home is heavy on the kitsch and vintage pieces.
  — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
• That’s a lot that weighs heavy on the hearts and shoulders of our kiddos.
  — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2023
• Guest bartenders take the reins here, and the soundtrack is heavy on hip-hop.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
• The book is heavy on exposition, but Mansur does well to set the scene.
  — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2023
• This account is heavy on hearsay and so should be taken with a grain of salt.
  — Ben Weiss, Fortune Crypto, 24 Feb. 2023
• The first was heavy on faux leather clothing, all priced under $200.
  — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
• Williams spent a year in prison and came home to his mother's house, the fight with Driver still heavy on his mind.
  — Emilie De Sainte Maresville, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2023
• Most of the early weeks are heavy on plants and early spring produce.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
• Most of the early weeks will be heavy on plants and early spring produce.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023
• This cupcake was heavy on the lemonade, and light on the strawberry.
  — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
• And the films that open in places like Asia are not very talky and are heavy on the explosions and spectacle.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023
• Missouri The Tigers are heavy on seniors in the backfield and on the offensive line.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
• The chowder is heavy on the clams as Blume used one gallon of clams for every four gallons of soup.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024
• Sure, the set was short at just 62 minutes, as has been the case for a while now, and the setlist was heavy on familiar standards.
  — Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024
• Wide-leg pants are a great alternative to jeans, which can feel heavy on a hot day.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
• Yet the 46-piece-collection, while heavy on black, was sometimes light on new ideas.
  — Thomas Adamson, ajc, 18 Jan. 2023
• My dad was a heavy jazz person, and my mum was heavy on the old-school highlife and reggae music.
  — Nelson C.j., Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
• However, the thick formula can sit heavy on the skin and be harder to blend.
  — Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023
• Both teams have mid-first-round picks and will select from a draft class heavy on college talent.
  — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
• The red wine vinegar dressing, heavy on the black pepper, balances the ripe fruitiness well.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
• Sunbathing by one of the pools with a tropical drink (heavy on the Blackwell Rum) is not frowned upon.
  — Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
• The giardiniera here is heavy on the peppers so expect a kick, and the gravy is a bit spicier than most.
  — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
• The giardiniera here is heavy on the peppers so expect a kick, and the gravy is a bit spicier than most.
  — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
• The stands were heavy on ready and white — with a smattering of empty seats — as the Wings made their only visit of the season.
  — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2023
• This lightened pasta is heavy on fresh taste thanks to tomatoes and squash that are in season.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
• The coleslaw, on the other hand, was a solid side – not too watery or heavy on mayonnaise, with a nice crunch.
  — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
• The bar selection will be heavy on tequila and agave spirits.
  — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
• For a Sunday evening, traffic was heavy on the interstate.
  — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Sep 2024