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lightweight

[lahyt-wayt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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By coating fibers with metals, developers can produce lightweight materials that selectively shield against, absorb or transmit electromagnetic energy, depending on the application.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

“You can even start off with a lightweight, fun question like, ‘What’s the last thing you bought that brought you joy?’” said Anat, who is also an author and finfluencer.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

But the whole of the card did not survive as Lindolfo Delgado withdrew from his IBF lightweight title fight against Arthur Biyarslanov over safety concerns.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

It was sturdy enough to support a single layer of muscle cells while remaining sufficiently lightweight to prevent the contracting cells from detaching from the surface.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Before coming to prison, Ngendane was perceived as something of a political lightweight.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The audience might forget those things, but it will remember how silly the suits looked as they struggled to deal with perceived lightweights who had organized against them.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2023

The two lightweights aren’t even fighting for a title or a fringe belt — making it a true grudge match.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

Donovan’s offense rarely utilized backs in the passing game, while Lake philosophically advocated for bulkier backs — joking that “they don’t let heavyweight fighters fight lightweights for a reason: the heavyweight fighter’s going to win.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022

The Huskies’ four road games in league play are against lightweights Arizona, Colorado, Oregon State and Stanford; Washington doesn’t face USC or Utah.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2021

"We're lightweights," Mabel tried to joke, but her voice was thick with regret.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour


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