underweight

Example Sentences

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The bank held the consumer discretionary sector at underweight.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“It is underweight software and software services by about 7.5%. It also does not own Amazon and it is a bit underweight banks and financial services.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Boone was underweight, had sore ears and sore eyes when he first came into the RSPCA's care, Murphy explained.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite the extraordinary fineness of his features, and his age, and his general stature—clothed, he could easily have passed for a young, underweight danseur—the cigar was not markedly unbecoming to him.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger