overweight

Example Sentences

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A bridge in north Wales has closed three times in about 24 hours after suspected overweight vehicles crossed it, causing traffic disruption.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

TA Securities maintains an overweight rating on the Malaysian utilities sector, pegging Tenaga Nasional, Samaiden, Malakoff and Ranhill Utilities as top picks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The rise has been fueled by urbanization, less healthy diets, more sedentary lifestyles, reduced physical activity, population aging, and increasing rates of overweight and obesity.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“We continue to think investors should be overweight these stocks, and our “North star” has been and remains to own semiconductors over software.”

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Incorrect: Dumpy and overweight, the vet says our dog needs more exercise.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner