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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

If you are going tight, opt for lightweight and wear white.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: These pro-approved golf shirts for men and women are lightweight and many offer protection from the sun’s rays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Miss You, Love You” “Vince Vaughn’s lightweight culinary comedy, ‘Nonnas,’ managed to earn a nomination for Netflix in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Nailer held the lightweight thing in his hand, so different from the sorts of pistols he had seen others use.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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