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Recent Examples of heavy lifting
Add a bit of human finesse, and the ideal goal is ready to go—without the heavy lifting
Leaders must reframe AI business success by approaching AI as a strategic partner, not a tool.
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John Schneider, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And none of their stars are doing any serious heavy lifting.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2025
But the architects better do some heavy lifting or there will be more serious questions about both of them and their offensive line.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Overall, the umbrella can be raised and lowered with ease using the convenient crank handle that doesn’t require any heavy lifting.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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John Schneider, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And none of their stars are doing any serious heavy lifting.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2025
But the architects better do some heavy lifting or there will be more serious questions about both of them and their offensive line.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Overall, the umbrella can be raised and lowered with ease using the convenient crank handle that doesn’t require any heavy lifting.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavy lifting
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Meteorologists are now freed from computational drudgery to focus on what humans do best: interpreting model outputs, applying local knowledge, and communicating weather impacts to decision-makers.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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It's meant to be a place of administrative drudgery with zero action, and yet, led by the affectionately abrasive Jackson Lamb (Oldman), Slough House and its slow horses somehow get involved in some of the most important cases of the moment.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn’t, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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The original Dexter series — which followed Dexter Morgan (Hall), a vigilante serial killer who uses skills as a forensic technician with the Miami Metro Police Department to meticulously rid society of heinous criminals — ran from 2006 to 2013.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In the photos, he is seen smiling and posing with a bear in the background while wearing a motorcycle helmet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Police departments typically do not possess the same expertise and ability as CDFW to manage and then relocate bears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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At the time, officials said cattle exports had resumed thanks to efforts by both countries in battling the parasitic pest.—
AFP,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Recent data has pointed to a stronger labor market, with the unemployment rate dropping and the economy adding more jobs than expected in June.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The project will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, boost economic activity, and better connect surrounding communities from New Jersey to Long Island.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Optimus has been shown picking up eggs, dancing, serving drinks, performing household chores, and playing Rock Paper Scissors with Kim Kardashian.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Stepping out, even for a quick chore, means being subjected to incessant honking, the frequent whir and squeal of subway engines, and a lot of chatter.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The grind towards its Aug. 28 opener has begun for the Bears, who start the season against Brophy Prep on a Thursday night at Phoenix Central. Liberty, which has won the past two Open titles, begins its season on the same night at home against Mesa Mountain View, the 6A runnerup last season.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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