corpulence
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Historically, corpulence was prized in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2023
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
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
His color, like his corpulence, is part of the current image.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2013
But it is true that we have exchanged corpulence for starvation, and either one will kill us.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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