sheer weight

Frequency: 6.54.1 per million words

figurative, emphasizes the greatness of the amount

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Examples (20)

  • The sheer weight of visitors is destroying this tourist attraction.
  • The sheer weight of visitors is destroying this tourist attraction.
  • How can you ignore the sheer weight of medical opinion?
  • How can you ignore the sheer weight of medical opinion?
  • The company collapsed under the sheer weight of its accumulated debt.
  • The rebels were defeated by sheer weight of numbers.
  • She felt overwhelmed by the sheer weight of responsibility on her shoulders.
  • The lawyer argued that the sheer weight of evidence against the defendant was undeniable.
  • The reform was stalled by the sheer weight of bureaucracy and red tape.
  • Facing the sheer weight of public criticism, the government was forced to reconsider its policy.
  • Despite the sheer weight of evidence, the jury remained divided.
  • The project failed due to the sheer weight of bureaucracy and paperwork involved.
  • The project was delayed due to the sheer weight of tasks assigned to a small team.
  • Despite the sheer weight of historical data, some still deny climate change.
  • His argument gained credibility from the sheer weight of historical data he presented.
  • He felt crushed by the sheer weight of expectation placed upon him.
  • The government's decision faced public backlash due to the sheer weight of negative media coverage.
  • The company collapsed under the sheer weight of its accumulated debt.
  • The proposal was approved by the sheer weight of votes in its favor.
  • The sheer weight of global manufacturing has a significant environmental impact.