obese
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By some estimates, as many as 20 million U.S. seniors are overweight or obese.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Those who were already recorded as obese were excluded.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
About 75% of Americans were overweight or obese in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026
Around a third of UK adults - more than 16 million - are obese.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Jerry’s a particularly obese man with greasy hair combed over his bald spot.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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