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lightweight

[lahyt-wayt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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At the test track at Mira, the all-British creation silently demonstrated how a lightweight sports car can go from an idea to a vehicle in less than two years, helped by regional expertise.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

There you’ll find homewares and clothing, much of it made by hand, along with peshtamals, or Hammam towels, known for their plushiness and lightweight quality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

For example, users can run MAI Code 1.1 Flash, Microsoft AI’s lightweight coding model, directly on the device.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Soft X-rays are especially useful for studying relatively lightweight elements such as aluminum.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

I had last had a holiday in 1948 when I was an untested lightweight in the ANC with few responsibilities beyond attending meetings in the Transvaal executive and addressing the odd public gathering.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The UFC tends to embrace trash talkers, even creating a ceremonial BMF title contested by the likes of Nate Diaz and most recently by lightweights Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier in July.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023

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

Certainly, they won’t accept academic lightweights to fill out the conference membership, but what choice do they have?

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 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

"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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