Example Sentences

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The men’s Huskies are heavies, too, though a slight underdog Saturday against No. 3 seed Illinois.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He named a long list of industry heavies and bands before adding: "To the homeless and the powerless and the forgotten, we always say thank you."

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

In the 18-track release, Malone sings alongside country music heavies including Morgan Wallen, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton and Blake Shelton.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

De Niro certainly has made a boatload of money playing heavies and knows what he’s talking about.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Big Time showed green and went past the heavies.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers