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  • I was vividly reminded that this historically significant California grape comes in a remarkable variety of styles -- from "white" Zins, which are really sweetish blush rosés; to raspberry and spicy flavored medium-bodied reds with a touch of pepper; to heavy-bodied, black-fruited, raisiny and pruney wines; all the way to very sweet late harvest and "port-style" Zins.

    Richard Jennings: Zinfandel Styles: Sublime to Ridiculous Richard Jennings 2012

  • You might be able to apply a heavy-bodied gel stain over the sealer.

    To minimize drywall dust, smooth joints with damp sponge Gene Austin 2010

  • Buncan drew back his fist, but before he could swing, the heavy-bodied adolescent black bear had a paw on his chest, shoving him back and down.

    The Lives of Felix Gunderson Sugu Althomsons 2010

  • She stalked towards me like a heavy-bodied cat intent on prey.

    Renegade's Magic Hobb, Robin 2008

  • After tracking the scent for several wolflengths, I spotted the tall, heavy-bodied shapes of horses feeding on the dry grass of the open plain.

    Promise of the Wolves Dorothy Hearst 2008

  • The porter was heavy-bodied and full in the mouth.

    Archive 2008-09-01 2008

  • After tracking the scent for several wolflengths, I spotted the tall, heavy-bodied shapes of horses feeding on the dry grass of the open plain.

    Promise of the Wolves Dorothy Hearst 2008

  • After tracking the scent for several wolflengths, I spotted the tall, heavy-bodied shapes of horses feeding on the dry grass of the open plain.

    Promise of the Wolves Dorothy Hearst 2008

  • The porter was heavy-bodied and full in the mouth.

    The Flexibility Mantra 2008

  • Use thick, 1/4 ounce-plus spoons and heavy-bodied spinners, sizes 1-3, that sink quickly and stay in the fish zone.

    Field and Stream Guide: 50 Ways to Catch Spring Trout 2004

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