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waistline

[wayst-lahyn] / ˈweɪstˌlaɪn /
NOUN
waist
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Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does not change dramatically.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

Hamilton said her shrinking waistline is driven by an overall desire to be healthier, and while it has made dress shopping more complicated, it hasn’t taken away from the excitement of the hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026

He’s flashy yet tough, he’s wise yet youthful, he’s one of the five best players in the league who suddenly became expendable because of his big contract and expanding waistline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025

Fury simply laughs at the speculation, trusting his own training and strength to power through any challenge, no matter the measure of his waistline.

From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024

When he stepped off his bike, the waistline of his slacks was way higher than normal, but somehow he still managed to look manly and stylish and not like a total goober.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Investors could keep falling back in love with drug companies in 2026, regardless of what they do for waistlines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

The results revealed that the participants who followed the calorie-reduced diet and exercise plan not only reduced their diabetes risk but also lost more weight and trimmed more from their waistlines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025

Not only could they help reduce waistlines, the prime minister and Wes Streeting said, they could also hold the key to a thriving economy.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024

A waitress told The Times that the cook in charge of the Italian beef sandwiches being served was trained at Portillo’s, the Chicago-based restaurant chain responsible for many of the expanded waistlines in the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024

"Do you think the laws should adjust, and allow for smaller waistlines?"

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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