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corpulent

[kawr-pyuh-luhnt] / ˈkɔr pjə lənt /


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Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who gained worldwide fame with his sculptures and paintings of corpulent figures, has died at the age of 91.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2023

President Trump watched a sumo competition while visiting Japan, and — who knew? — he seemed to enjoy seeing corpulent men applauded for shoving others off the stage with brute force.

From Washington Post May 28, 2019

The family of the late corpulent comedian Chris Farley sued Trek Bicycle Company for naming one of its wide-tire bikes the “Farley.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 8, 2018

“Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo” opens with a poignant scene in which Acosta stands in front of a mirror and examines his naked, corpulent body.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2018

“Come on, Washington,” the corpulent colonel broke in irascibly.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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