How to Use heavy-duty in a Sentence
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The rule would cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks as well.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 28 July 2023
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Its poles are made of sturdy, heavy-duty steel and weigh less than 40 pounds.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
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The best part of these heavy-duty bikes is that they'll be delivered right to your door.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
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Just cover with some heavy-duty foil, stash it on the floorboard or the back seat, and any of these casseroles are good to go.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2023
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Its handle is made of bamboo, and its head is made of heavy-duty steel.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
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The high-density foam and heavy-duty coil help to support and align your spine.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2024
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If your feet are extra dry, use heavy-duty creams there.
—Marty Munson, Men's Health, 22 June 2023
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Choose wall anchors that are heavy-duty enough to support the weight of your artwork.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
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The set comes with two sturdy shelves and a heavy-duty mounting bracket.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
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And the vent itself is powerful with a heavy-duty filter the brand claims will trap more oil and grease.
—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
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This heavy-duty canvas bag is sure to last as its handles are tested to hold up to 500 pounds.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
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The heavy-duty rack is designed with a sturdy metal that supports up to 82 pounds of items.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
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But we were blown away by the heavy-duty wash setting that took on about 30 cloth diapers.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
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But in a matter of minutes, the volume was no match for even the most heavy-duty vacuum.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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Freeze in a large heavy-duty ziplock plastic bag up to 1 month, if desired.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
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On the shipping label, the Chinese drones were billed as heavy-duty cropdusters, the kind used by orchards and big farms.
—Joby Warrick, Anchorage Daily News, 19 July 2023
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Iveco won’t just be providing heavy-duty trucks for the band, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
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The cards themselves are printed on thick, heavy-duty card-stock, with foil accents that shimmer when the cards are flipped.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
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Stop by and ask for an armful of boughs to take home, then use a heavy-duty floral wire to fix them together.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
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Among the customizations is a heavy-duty HVAC system that keeps the whole place chilled to around 60 degrees so that the fresh flowers stay fresh longer.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
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The coins were hauled off by heavy-duty trucks and stored at an undisclosed location in the Inland Empire.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
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As heavy-duty cranes lift away pieces of the mangled bridge, teams of highly specialized divers are hard at work in the river.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
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Her legs were wrapped in heavy-duty compression sleeves.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 12 June 2023
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This heavy-duty, floppy hat is stylish enough to elevate your outfit and wide enough to protect you from the sun.
—Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
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And it’s made of heavy-duty cast iron that can be used on a variety of cooking surfaces, including on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, and over an open flame.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
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Pick up some heavy-duty plastic sheeting, apply a bit of shampoo or olive oil, and crank up the sprinkler.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 17 Mar. 2024
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At this event, the parking lot will be full of tractors, fire trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment and more.
—Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2023
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The chairs are made from a heavy-duty polyester material that stays dry through periods of rain.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
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These durable boots have an iconic combat boot shape with a heavy-duty rubber lug sole to keep your feet secure.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
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