heaviness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I arrived in Arizona with a heaviness hanging over me.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Durian "tastes just as sweet as cake, without the greasiness and heaviness".
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Greek yogurt tenderizes, it thickens, it adds richness without tipping into heaviness.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
On a crisp and sunny morning, there is a heaviness in the air in Beirut.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
He looked down at his empty bowl and sighed heaviness into it.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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