Example Sentences

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In the past, these storylines would have undoubtedly influenced national conversations but for me, it felt like the issues were dealt with heavy-handedly and often felt shoehorned into plotlines.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Memory looms heavily and sometimes heavy-handedly over “All Day and a Night,” which drifts backward and forward in time as it pieces together moments from Jahkor’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2020

With Crane’s essential values established, however heavy-handedly, the show has some fun.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2013

But let’s say you’re a reasonably sane person; you’re not heavy-handedly playing up the avenging minion of Santa Claus thing.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2012

He described Pallastown rather heavy-handedly, and bought some microfilm postcards to go along with his missive, as soon as he went out to mail it.

From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.