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corpulence

[kawr-pyuh-luhns] / ˈkɔr pjə ləns /


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Historically, corpulence was prized in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

From New York Times Jun. 26, 2023

Villeneuve and storyboard artist Sam Hudecki spent weeks brainstorming approaches to the Baron’s physicality, trying to convey a sense of muscularity along with corpulence.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2021

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

He began to cultivate his corpulence and general physical dilapidation.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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