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corpulence

[kawr-pyuh-luhns] / ˈkɔr pjə ləns /


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His Falstaff, a merry figure of debauched corpulence, was sculpted out of an immense quarry of colorful words.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2016

How did Coke and other soft drinks become such significant contributors to citizens’ corpulence?

From Salon Jan. 4, 2015

He’s confined to his apartment due to his corpulence as he tries to make peace with his past and reconcile with his daughter.

From Seattle Times Jan. 15, 2014

Increasing temperatures might be another cause of rodent corpulence.

From Slate Apr. 18, 2012

Ben emptied one box that held ashtrays from Japan, four statues of Buddha in various postures and degrees of corpulence, six oriental silk screens, and two camel seats from Morocco.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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