heavy lifting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heavy lifting
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The UK government said it would provide military helicopters for heavy lifting, along with support from stand-by battalions, after a major incident was declared at the weekend.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s about owning exceptional businesses for long periods and allowing time, not market timing, to do the heavy lifting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Until those task forces release their findings, the chairman’s words may have to do the heavy lifting.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
May crossed $1 billion in box office — with “Backrooms” and “Obsession” doing much of the heavy lifting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
So we decided to move them to the attic, and Peter was entrusted with the heavy lifting.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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