heavy lifting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heavy lifting
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs are physically demanding when they require sustained exertion such as climbing, heavy lifting, standing or walking.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The Trojans managed a clunky 12-play opening drive, with King Miller doing most of the heavy lifting, but were forced to settle for a field goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The central bank has let the bond market do its heavy lifting when it comes to rates.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
So the pattern holds for now: exports keep doing the heavy lifting, trade tensions keep simmering, and the boost to household consumption that a much stronger yuan could provide remains out of reach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
I don’t know where they moved the couches, but I do know they did a lot of heavy lifting to set this up for me, and that I should be more appreciative than I am.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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