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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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Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing … well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Take up to 40% off men’s and women’s styles, from heavy-duty, waterproof hiking boots to lightweight trail shoes.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Industry advocates see hydrogen playing a crucial role in lowering emissions from heavy-duty trucking, steel, chemicals, shipping and other industries heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing, well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Take up to 40% off men’s and women’s styles, from heavy-duty, waterproof hiking boots to lightweight trail shoes.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Industry advocates see hydrogen playing a crucial role in lowering emissions from heavy-duty trucking, steel, chemicals, shipping and other industries heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing, well, the MacBook's benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Read More: How Leaked Police Interviews with Benjamin Netanyahu Became ‘The Bibi Files’ The only other Gaza City hospital with a NICU, Al-Sahaba hospital, operates under limited capacity, and is only able to offer basic level one care to infants— those without complex or intensive medical needs.Juwayriah Wright, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company also provides intensive and critical care units; cardiovascular, digestive disease, neurosciences, musculoskeletal and obstetrics services; and outpatient services like physical therapy.Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beyond its retail arm, Amazon has also become a powerful enabler for individuals and businesses through its storefront model.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Republicans are seeking to exploit a powerful backlash against transgender rights that analysts say helped drive GOP gains in the recent election.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Media coverage of Walker’s messy private life has been intense.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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All that pollution has already triggered more intense storms, wildfires, droughts, and other climate disasters.Justine Calma, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Influencers are the New Holiday Shopping Guides This season, influencers will be more influential than ever, acting as virtual shopping assistants for millions of holiday consumers.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At Boston’s Logan airport, inbound flights on average were delayed by more than two hours, and two dozens flights were canceled, according to FlightAware. Steamship Authority ferries to and from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard were canceled as well, the service said, citing heavy winds.NBC Boston, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Health Challenges: Almost 40 percent of hospitals and health facilities in Syria are partly or completely non-functional, disrupting essential services or halting them altogether; displacement due to conflict or other crises exacts a heavy toll on children’s mental health.Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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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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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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy-duty. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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