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overweight

[oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈweɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌweɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈweɪt /


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The drug is targeted adults living with obesity or overweight, without type 2 diabetes, and adults with overweight or obesity with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

May 28: We see numerous reasons to continue to overweight Japan equities.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On Tuesday morning, it closed briefly after an overweight vehicle crossed, prompting an inspection before reopening at 13:00 BST.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The trial evaluated the therapy’s efficacy and safety on adults who are overweight and had other medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, chronic pain and cardiovascular issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Soraya and Khala Jamila drifted toward an overweight woman frying spinach holani.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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