Example Sentences
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Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
On a recent day, she heaved a 10-pound bag of frozen chicken from Costco onto her kitchen counter, then boiled breasts with onion powder and garlic powder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
Every Navy officer I knew heaved a huge sigh of relief.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2025
Despite an understandable lack of foot movement, he faced 27 balls and even heaved Archer for six.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025
She heard the bleats, snarls, and shrieks of caged beasts as its searing heat reached them, and her stomach heaved.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
