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fat

[fat] / fæt /


ADJECTIVE
containing an oily substance
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CEO Philipp Navratil’s challenge is to revive sales, trim fat from a business that has strayed beyond its core brands, and bring stability after years of turmoil.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Most people are in the first two of four stages, with excess body fat and some risk factors such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For one, the markets were oversupplied in 2025, which resulted in fat stockpiles that are still relatively plentiful, albeit declining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Unlike fat, it is harder to put muscle back on quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It was creamy with bits of yellow fat, even though the cow was thin as a rail.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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